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Definition of “-an”

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-an or -ean or -ian

Definitions

suffix

forming adjectives and nouns belonging to or relating to; a person belonging to or coming from ⇒ European
forming adjectives and nouns typical of or resembling; a person typical of ⇒ Elizabethan
forming adjectives and nouns adhering to or following; an adherent of ⇒ Christian
forming nouns a person who specializes or is expert in ⇒ dietitian, phonetician

Word Origin

from Latin -ānus, suffix of adjectives

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