Marian: Meaning and Definition of

Mar•i•an

Pronunciation: (mâr'ē-un or, for 5, mar'-), [key]
— adj.
  1. of or pertaining to the Virgin Mary.
  2. of or pertaining to some other Mary, as Mary Tudor of England or Mary, Queen of Scots.
—n.
  1. a person who has a particular devotion to the Virgin Mary.
  2. an adherent or defender of Mary, Queen of Scots.
  3. a female given name, form of
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