-ian

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See also ían, iän, -ían, and Ian

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From Latin -ānus, which forms adjectives of belonging or origin from a noun.

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-ian

  1. (as an adjective) From, related to, or like.
  2. (as a noun) One from, belonging to, relating to, or like.
  3. (as a noun) The male version of certain professions when distinguished from the female.

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related to
belonging to
male version of profession

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related to
belonging to
male version of profession
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