English Explanatory Dictionary

-ean

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. Forms adjectives, usually from proper nouns.

Pronunciation

/-ˈiːən/ /-iən/

Word forms

-ean more -ean most -ean

Etymology

From Latin -ānus, following Latin stems ending in -ae(us) (many from Ancient Greek -αῖος (-aîos)), -e(us) or -ē(us) (many from Ancient Greek -εῖος (-eîos)).

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