basilian

Ba·sil·i·an

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-zil-ee-uh n, -zil-yuh n, -sil-]
- /bəˈzɪl i ən, -ˈzɪl yən, -ˈsɪl-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-zil-ee-uh n, -zil-yuh n, -sil-]
- /bəˈzɪl i ən, -ˈzɪl yən, -ˈsɪl-/

Definitions of basilian word

noun basilian a monk of the Eastern Christian order of St Basil, founded in Cappadocia in the 4th century ad 3
adjective basilian of or relating to Saint Basil or to his monastic rule. 1
noun basilian a monk or nun following the rule of Saint Basil. 1
adjective basilian Relating to Saint Basil the Great. 0

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Origin of basilian

First appearance:

before 1770

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1770-80; Basil + -ian

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Parts of speech for Basilian

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basilian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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