I. noun suffix
or -ian also -ean
Etymology: -an & -ian from Middle English -an, -ian, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French -ien, from Latin -ianus, from -i- + -anus, from -anus, adjective suffix; -ean from such words as Mediterranean, European
1. : one that is of or relating to
Americ an
Boston ian
2. : one skilled in or specializing in
phonetic ian
II. adjective suffix
or -ian also -ean
1. : of or belonging to
Americ an
Florid ian
2. : characteristic of : resembling
Mozart ean
III. noun suffix
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary -an, -ane, alteration of -ene, -ine, & -one
1. : unsaturated organic compound
fur an
2. : anhydride of a carbohydrate
dextr an