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Mandean

Mandean

9.9
Relating to a small religious people from southern Iraq, their language, or their culture
  • adjective
  • /mænˈdiːən/
translation icon : mandaico
  • Some Mandean ceremonies are still practiced today in southern Iraq.

Examples

  • The Mandean religion has ancient roots in Mesopotamia.

  • He is researching Mandean manuscripts for his thesis.

  • The Mandean culture has a rich history.

  • Many Mandean traditions are still practiced today.

  • He is researching Mandean manuscripts for his thesis.

  • Some Mandean ceremonies are still practiced today in southern Iraq.

  • The Mandean religion has ancient roots in Mesopotamia.

Synonyms

Mandaean
vsMandean
9.9

Relating to the people, language, or culture of a small Middle Eastern religious group

is the same in meaning but uses an alternate spelling form

Compounds

Mandean language
9.9

A dialect of Aramaic used by the Mandean religious group in southern Iraq and Iran

Surface Forms

Mandean positive

Etymology

Mandean comes from the Mandaic word manda, which means 'knowledge'. So to call something Mandean is to say it belongs to the people, language, or culture of the 'people of knowledge'.