adj
Uncommon
Marian
MEH-uh-ree-uhn
Marian (adj) means relating to the Virgin Mary. Example: “The cathedral holds a Marian procession every May.”
adj
1
Relating to the Virgin Mary.
"The cathedral holds a Marian procession every May."
2
Relating to Mary, Queen of Scots, or to Mary I of England.
"Historians still debate the Marian religious persecutions."
name
1
A female given name derived from Mary.
"Marian taught piano lessons for thirty years."
How to use Marian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a first name derived from Mary, or an adjective referring to the Virgin Mary or to historical queens named Mary.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Marians
- Comparative
- more Marian
- Superlative
- most Marian
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Etymology
A variant of Marion, itself a medieval derivative of Mary, sometimes read as a blend of Mary and Ann.
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What does “Marian” mean?
The word “Marian” means relating to the Virgin Mary. In plain terms, either a first name derived from Mary, or an adjective referring to the Virgin Mary or to historical queens named Mary.
How do you pronounce “Marian”?
“Marian” is pronounced MEH-uh-ree-uhn (/ˈmɛəɹiən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Marian” in a sentence?
Here is “Marian” used in a sentence: “The cathedral holds a Marian procession every May.”
What part of speech is “Marian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Marian” can be an adjective and a name.
Is “Marian” a common word?
“Marian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Marian” have?
“Marian” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the Virgin Mary.
