mandean

Man·de·an

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [man-dee-uh n]
- /mænˈdi ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [man-dee-uh n]
- /mænˈdi ən/

Definitions of mandean word

noun mandean a member of an ancient Gnostic sect extant in Iraq. 1
noun mandean the Aramaic language of the Mandaean sacred books. 1
adjective mandean of or relating to the Mandaeans. 1
noun mandean a member of an ancient Gnostic sect still extant in southern Iraq 0
noun mandean the Eastern Aramaic dialect used in the writings of the Mandeans: it was spoken along the Euphrates from the 7th to the 9th cent. a.d. 0
adjective mandean of the Mandeans, their doctrines, etc. 0

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Origin of mandean

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; < Mandaean mandayy(ā) Gnostics (literally, the knowing ones) + -an

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mandean popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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