-iana

See also: IANA and i- -ana

English

Etymology

From Latin -āna (neuter plural of -ānus) by analogy with formations ending in -ian (Canadian → Canadiana, Edwardian → Edwardiana).

Suffix

-iana

1. Alternative form of -ana

Usage notes

All the formations from this suffix are pluralia tantum.

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -iana

Anagrams

• NAIA, naai

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Latin

Pronunciation

• -iāna: (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): /iˈaː.na/, [iˈäːnä]
• -iāna: (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /iˈa.na/, [iˈäːnä]
• -iānā: (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): /iˈaː.naː/, [iˈäːnäː]
• -iānā: (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /iˈa.na/, [iˈäːnä]

Suffix

1. nominative singular feminine of -iānus
2. nominative plural neuter of -iānus
3. accusative plural neuter of -iānus
4. vocative singular feminine of -iānus
5. vocative plural neuter of -iānus

Suffix

1. ablative singular feminine of -iānus