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therian

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

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  • /ˈθɪɹ.i.ən/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to the taxonomic subclass Theria.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Any member of the taxonomic subclass Theria, the placental and marsupial mammals.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Clipping of therianthrope.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, clipping

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History

Etymology

From translingual Theria + -ian. From Ancient Greek θηρίον (thēríon, “wild beast”).

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: thérien — Theria
  • Dutch: therian — therianthrope
  • French: thérianthrope — therianthrope
  • Japanese: シアリアン (shiarian) — therianthrope
  • Japanese: セリアン (serian) — therianthrope
  • Portuguese: therian — therianthrope
  • Spanish: teriano — therianthrope
  • Spanish: teriana — therianthrope