-ian

Pronuctuation

• IPA: /iːən/

Alternative forms

• -an

Etymology

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

Suffix

1. (as an adjective) From, related to, or like.
2. (as a noun) One from, belonging to, relating to, or like.
3. (as a noun) Having a certain profession. When males with a profession are distinguished from females, males are -ian, females -ienne.

Related terms

• -ienne

Derived terms