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aquarian, a. and n.|əˈkwɛərɪən|
[f. L. aquārius pertaining to water (in pl. masc. Aquārii name of a heretical sect) + -an; senses A 2 and B 1, 3 normally take a capital initial.]
A. adj.
1. Of, or pertaining to, an aquarium. rare.
1865Intell. Observ. No. 46. 260 Aquarian principles.
2. Astrol. Of or pertaining to the sign of Aquarius; characteristic of a person born under this sign.
1940[see Aquarius 3]. a1963L. MacNeice Astrol. (1964) iii. 101 The American film actor James Dean (1931–55). Astrologers would label his sensitive good looks as typically Aquarian—and Aquarius was Dean's Sun-sign. 1970Americana Ann. 482 The pretext..was an outdoor music festival advertised as ‘three days of peace and music’ and subtitled ‘An Aquarian Exposition’, in reference to the newly dawning Age of Aquarius on the astrology charts. 1979N. Mailer Executioner's Song (1980) ii. iv. 552 He was there to represent free and open dealing... His responsibility was to be very Aquarian and even report things about himself and his feelings that might seem strange.
B. n.
1. One of a sect of Christians in the primitive church, who used water instead of wine in the Lord's Supper.
1586T. Rogers 39 Art. (1607) 296 The Aquarians..for wine..gave water unto the people. 1751in Chambers Cycl.
2. One who keeps an aquarium.
1857Nation. Mag. I. 352 An aquarian in trouble.
3. Astrol. = Aquarius 2.
1911I. M. Pagan From Pioneer to Poet xi. 169 Developed Aquarians, generally speaking, are too tranquil in temperament, too gentle and kindly in disposition, to outrage the feelings of their families. 1945Auden Coll. Poetry 68 Though a staunch Aquarian, Graciously accept the Verbal celebrations Of a doubtful fish. 1984Observer 11 Mar. 12/7 The switchback rhythm of life at the Soviet top is reflected in the forecast for Aquarians. |