I. (|)lā|ädə|sēən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Laodicea, ancient city is Asia Minor (from Latin, from Greek Laodikeia ) + English -an
1. : of or relating to ancient Laodicea, a city of Asia Minor and site of an early Christian church
2. : lukewarm or indifferent in religion or politics
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
1. : a native or inhabitant of ancient Laodicea ; especially : a member of the Laodicean church
2. : one that is lukewarm or indifferent