NICAEAN

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Of or relating to the ancient city of Nicaea in Asia Minor

Synonyms:

Nicaean; Nicene

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

Nicaea (an ancient city in Bithynia; founded in the 4th century BC and flourished under the Romans; the Nicene Creed was adopted there in 325)

Derivation:

Nicaea (an ancient city in Bithynia; founded in the 4th century BC and flourished under the Romans; the Nicene Creed was adopted there in 325)

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