Definition of "Arian"

(Christianity, historical) A supporter of the Cyrenaic monk Arius and his faction in the 4th-century Church.

(Christianity) A believer of Arianism, particularly (historical) the official Arian churches lasting to the 7th century.  examples

(Christianity, inexact, usually derogatory) Synonym of unitarian, any Christian who denies the Trinity.  examples

(Christianity, inexact, derogatory, dated) Synonym of heretic, any Christian differing from any of the beliefs of the speaker.  examples

(Christianity) Of or pertaining to Arius or Arianism.  examples

(astrology) Synonym of Aries, a person born under the influence of Aries.

(astrology) Of or related to Aries, its nature, and its influence.  quotations

Alternative spelling of Aryan  examples

(chiefly historical) Of or related to Aria, the region around Herat in Afghanistan, particularly in the context of its ancient history.