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Mandaean
or Man·de·an
[ man-dee-uhn ]
noun
- a member of an ancient Gnostic sect extant in Iraq.
- the Aramaic language of the Mandaean sacred books.
adjective
- of or relating to the Mandaeans.
Mandaean
/ mænˈdɪən /
noun
- a member of a Gnostic sect of Iraq
- the form of Aramaic used by this sect
adjective
- of or relating to this sect
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Derived Forms
- Manˈdaeanism, noun
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Other Words From
- Man·daean·ism noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Mandaean1
C19: from Aramaic mandaya Gnostics, from mandā knowledge
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Example Sentences
The chief depositaries of these Mandaean mysteries are the priests, who enjoy a high degree of power and social regard.
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