Word: Marian
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: Mar
i
an
Definition: Of or relating to the Virgin Mary; the mother of Jesus. Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
Morphemes:
Affix: Mary
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ The Virgin Mary, the mother of Christ.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Maria
Language: la
Decoded: Maria
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ Mary (mother of Jesus)
Affix: -an
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; an adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.