I. sīˈmōnēən noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Late Greek simōnianoi followers of Simon Magus, from plural of simōnianos of Simon, from Simōn, personal name of Simon Magus, 1st century Samaritan sorcerer
: a follower of Simon Magus : a member of any of various early gnostic sects reputed to follow his teachings
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Simon Magus or the Simonians