Marian
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the Virgin Mary.
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of or relating to some other Mary, as Mary Tudor of England or Mary, Queen of Scots.
noun
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a person who has a particular devotion to the Virgin Mary.
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an adherent or defender of Mary, Queen of Scots.
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a female given name, form of Mary.
adjective
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of or relating to the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus
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of or relating to some other Mary, such as Mary, Queen of Scots or Mary I of England
noun
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a person who has a special devotion to the Virgin Mary
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a supporter of some other Mary
Etymology
Origin of Marian
Example Sentences
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Founded in November 2025 by Marian Botrous, with support from her husband, Errol, and her sister, Marlene, the club started with just four members at the first meetup.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
Versace’s Marian halter reflected the larger shift away from institutional religion toward individual spirituality.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
This is a "reverse joint venture", said AlixPartners analyst Marian.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
The latest reveal: Christie’s will offer up a group of Gerhard Richter paintings from the $65 million estate of famed New York dealer Marian Goodman, who died in January.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
Two months after the Lincoln Memorial concert, Marian Anderson was invited back to the White House to sing for the visiting king and queen of England.
From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman
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