English

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Etymology 1

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

Adjective

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therian (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to the taxonomic subclass Theria.

Noun

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therian (plural therians)

  1. Any member of the taxonomic subclass Theria, the placental and marsupial mammals.
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Etymology 2

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Noun

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therian (plural therians)

  1. (subculture) Clipping of therianthrope.
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Portuguese

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Etymology

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Unadapted borrowing from English therian.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈtɛ.ɾi.ɐ̃/ [ˈtɛ.ɾɪ.ɐ̃], (faster pronunciation) /ˈtɛ.ɾjɐ̃/

Noun

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therian m (invariable)

  1. (subculture) therianthrope (someone who identifies as a non-human animal)