antimarian
|an-ti-mar-i-an|
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/ˌæn.tiˈmɛəriən/
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/ˌæn.tiˈmɑːriən/
against devotion to Mary
Etymology
'antimarian' originates from Greek and Latin, specifically the prefix 'anti-' (Greek) meaning 'against' and Latin 'Marianus' (from 'Maria') meaning 'of Mary'.
'antimarian' developed as a compound of the prefix 'anti-' with the English adjective 'Marian' (from Medieval Latin 'Marianus', from Latin 'Maria'), originally formed as 'anti-Marian' and later written without the hyphen.
Initially related elements meant 'pertaining to Mary' (from 'Marianus' meaning 'of Mary'), but when combined with 'anti-' the term evolved to mean 'against Marian doctrines or devotion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is opposed to Marian doctrines, devotion to the Virgin Mary, or the influence of Marianism.
Several antimarians spoke at the conference, arguing against the spread of Marian devotion.
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Adjective 1
opposed to Marian doctrines, practices, or devotion; expressing criticism of Marianism.
The pamphlet presented an antimarian critique of popular devotions to the Virgin Mary.
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Last updated: 2025/09/03 10:08