Nicaean

English

Etymology

From Nicaea +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /naɪˈsi.ən/

Adjective

Nicaean (not comparable)

1. Of or relating to Nicaea.

   Synonym: Nicene

2. Of or relating to the Empire of Nicaea, a medieval polity centred on the city.

Translations

of or relating to Nicaea — see Nicene

of or relating to the Empire of Nicaea

Noun

Nicaean (plural Nicaeans)

1. (demonym) A person from Nicaea or the Empire of Nicaea.
2. A person who supports the Nicene Creed.

   Synonym: Nicene

Translations

person from Nicaea

• Ancient Greek: Νῑκαεύς m (Nīkaeús)

supporter of the Nicene Creed — see Nicene