English Explanatory Dictionary

Mandaean

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to Mandaeans.
noun
  1. A believer in, or follower of, Mandaeism.

Pronunciation

/mænˈdiː.ən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Mandaean.wav

Word forms

Mandaean more Mandaean most Mandaean Mandean Mandæan Mandaeans

Etymology

From Latin Mandaeus [from Ancient Greek Μανδαῖος (Mandaîos), from Mandaic [script needed] (mandaia, “those with knowledge”), from ࡌࡀࡍࡃࡀ (manda, “knowledge”)] + -an.

Synonyms

Mandaic Mandaite Sabian

Derived words

Mandaeanism
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