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Theodosian

[ thee-uh-doh-shuhn, -shee-uhn ]
/ ˌθi əˈdoʊ ʃən, -ʃi ən /

adjective

of or relating to Theodosius I, who made Christianity the official state religion of the Roman Empire.
of or relating to Theodosius II, who issued the earliest collection of the imperial laws (Theodosian Code ).

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Origin of Theodosian

1755–65; Theodosius + -an

Words nearby Theodosian

Theodore, Theodore I, Theodore II, Theodoric, Theodosia, Theodosian, Theodosius I, Theodosius II, The Odyssey, theogony, theol.
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