anastasian
|a-nas-ta-sian|
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/ˌænəˈsteɪʒən/
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/ˌænəˈsteɪʃən/
relating to Anastasius or his followers
Etymology
'anastasian' originates from the name 'Anastasius', specifically the Latinized Greek name 'Anastasios', where 'anastasis' meant 'resurrection'.
'anastasian' changed from the Medieval Latin 'Anastasiānus', which referred to followers or things related to Anastasius, and eventually became the modern English word 'anastasian'.
Initially, it meant 'of or relating to Anastasius', but over time it has also been used to refer to followers or supporters of Anastasius, and rarely, to people named Anastasia.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a follower or supporter of Anastasius, especially the Byzantine emperor.
The Anastasian led a movement for religious reform.
Noun 2
a person named Anastasia or related to the name Anastasia (rare, informal).
She called herself an Anastasian because her grandmother was named Anastasia.
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of Anastasius or his reign (especially the Byzantine emperor Anastasius I).
The Anastasian period saw significant reforms in the Byzantine Empire.
Last updated: 2025/07/31 00:21