-an

Alternative forms

• -ian

Etymology

From Latin -ānus, which forms adjectives of belonging or origin from a noun.

Full definition of -an

Suffix

1. of or pertaining to; adjective suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.Rome, RomanMinnesota, Minnesotan
2. Appended to nouns to form an agent noun.comedian, from comedy + -an
   

Synonyms

• (adjective-forming suffix) -al, -ar, -ese, -ic, -id, -ish, -like, -oid, -ous, -y