Davidian

English

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /dəˈvɪdɪən/

Etymology 1

From David +‎ -ian.

Adjective

Davidian (not comparable)

1. Davidic
2. (astronomy) Of or relating to the asteroid (511) Davida.

Noun

Davidian (plural Davidians)

1. A member of a particular offshoot of the Seventh-day Adventists.

Derived terms

• Branch Davidian

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Armenian Դավթյան (Davtʻyan). Doublet of Davtyan.

Alternative forms

• Davidyan

Proper noun

Davidian (plural Davidians)

1. A surname from Armenian, equivalent to English Davidson.