adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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UK:/d͡ʒəʊˈhænaɪn/
US:/d͡ʒoʊˈhæˌnaɪn/
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adj
Meaning 1
Of, or pertaining to John, usually John the Apostle or John the Baptist.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From Latin Iōhannēs (“John”) + -ine.
Across languages
Translations
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
German:
johanneisch
— of, or pertaining to John the Apostle
Polish:
Janowy
— of, or pertaining to John the Apostle
Portuguese:
joanino
— of, or pertaining to John the Apostle
Swedish:
johanneisk
— of, or pertaining to John the Apostle
Polish:
Janowy
— of, or pertaining to John the Baptist
Portuguese:
joanino
— of, or pertaining to John the Baptist