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Magian

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈmeɪdʒiən/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to the Magi.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Magian religion
  • Magian belief

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2

noun

Meaning 2

One of the Magi, or priests of the Zoroastrian religion in Persia.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

An adherent of the Zoroastrian religion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Magi + -an.

Real reading context

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