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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person from Nicaea or the Empire of Nicaea. demonym
2. 2
   A person who supports the Nicene Creed.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or relating to Nicaea. not-comparable
2. 2
   Of or relating to the Empire of Nicaea, a medieval polity centred on the city. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   of or relating to the ancient city of Nicaea in Asia Minor wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

niceneniceneniceneniceneniceniannicenian

Etymology

From Nicaea + -an.

Related phrases

nicene creed

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