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Mandaean

Mandaean

9.9
A person from a small Middle Eastern religious group who sees John the Baptist as their main prophet
  • noun
  • /mænˈdeɪən/
translation icon : mandeo
  • The Mandaeans believe that John the Baptist is their chief prophet.

Examples

  • In Iraq, many Mandaeans continue to practice their ancient rituals.

  • As a Mandaean, she follows the teachings handed down since the time of John the Baptist.

  • And then forcing out of Christians, yes, cities, Mandaeans, Shabaks, these, these minority faiths.

Synonyms

Mandean
vsMandaean
9.9

A member of a small ancient religious group from southern Iraq who honors John the Baptist

views John the Baptist as the chief prophet rather than a savior

Compounds

Mandaean language
9.9

A form of Aramaic used by the Mandaeans for religious books and writings

Surface Forms

Mandaean singular
Mandaeans plural

Etymology

Mandaean comes from the group's own Mandaic word manda meaning 'knowledge'. Because their religion values special knowledge, a Mandaean is a member of the 'people of knowledge'.