-ian
/i.ən/
More pronunciations (1)Fewer pronunciations
British/ɪjən/
-ian suffix: from, related to, or like.
Suffix (1)
-ian (adjective-forming suffix, comparative more -ian, superlative most -ian)
- From, related to, or like.
- Madrilenian
- One from, belonging to, relating to, or like.
- Madrilenian
- Having a certain profession.
Suffix (2)
-ian (proper noun-forming suffix)
- A romanization of the Armenian surname suffix -յան (-yan).
Forms of -ian
| comparative | more -ian |
|---|---|
| superlative | most -ian |
| plural | -ians |
| alternative form | -an |
| alternative form | -n |
| alternative form | -yan |
Origin of -ian
From Latin -iānus, which forms adjectives of belonging or origin from a noun.
From Armenian -յան (-yan), from Old Armenian -եան (-ean).
Words formed from -ian
Questions about -ian
- What does -ian mean?
- -ian means from, related to, or like.
- What part of speech is -ian?
- -ian is a suffix.
- How do you pronounce -ian?
- -ian is pronounced /i.ən/.
Words near -ian in the dictionary
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