I. ˈstälēən, -lyən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Georg Ernst Stahl died 1734 German physician and chemist + English -ian, adjective suffix
: of or relating to G. E. Stahl or his doctrine of animism
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Georg E. Stahl died 1734 + English -ian, n. suffix
: an adherent of G. E. Stahl and his doctrines