English Explanatory Dictionary

Simonian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of the followers of Simon Magus.
  2. An adherent of an early Christian heretical sect that worshiped Simon of Samaria (Simon Magus) as divine.
adj
  1. Pertaining to the legends surrounding and teachings of Simon Magus.
  2. Pertaining to the heretical sect that worshiped Simon of Samaria (Simon Magus).
  3. Pertaining to the theories of Herbert A. Simon.
name
  1. A surname from Armenian.

Pronunciation

/saɪˈməʊ.ni.ən/ /sɪˈ-/ /saɪˈmoʊ.ni.ən/

Word forms

Simonian Simonians more Simonian most Simonian

Etymology

From Simon + -ian. See simony.

Derived words

Simonianism
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