Marian

[mair-ee-uhn, mar-]

adjective

1. of or relating to the Virgin Mary.

2. of or relating to some other Mary, as Mary Tudor of England or Mary, Queen of Scots.

noun

1. a person who has a particular devotion to the Virgin Mary.

2. an adherent or defender of Mary, Queen of Scots.

3. a female given name, form of Mary.

Marian

/ ˈmɛərɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus

2. of or relating to some other Mary, such as Mary, Queen of Scots or Mary I of England

noun

1. a person who has a special devotion to the Virgin Mary

2. a supporter of some other Mary

Word History and Origins

Origin of Marian¹

First recorded in 1600–10; Mary + -an

Example Sentences

The boxer is a sparring partner for Marian, who works out her aggression in the ring.

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Famous speakers and artists such as George Washington Carver, Benjamin Mays, Paul Robeson, and Marian Anderson came to our campus.

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"Our government is taking steps that run counter to democracy," said fellow organiser Marian Kulich.

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Netflix Chief Marketing Officer Marian Lee said the company opted against charging for admission because "we wanted that accessibility. We want to be an everyday destination."

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At this point, Netflix House is a marketing tool to create a deeper connection with consumers, Chief Marketing Office Marian Lee told The Times in an interview at the King of Prussia site.

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