Acacian

English

Etymology

Acacius +‎ -an

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /əˈkeɪ.ʃn̩/, /əˈkeɪ.ʃi.n̩/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən, -eɪʃiən

Noun

Acacian (plural Acacians)

1. A follower of Acacius of Caesarea, a 4th-century bishop.

Adjective

Acacian (not comparable)

1. Of or relating to the Acacians.
2. Relating to a rift that occurred in the early 6th century, between the Eastern and Western Christian churches, occurring during the rule of Patriarch Acacius of Constantinople.