Simonian
1 of 2noun
Si·mo·ni·an
sīˈmōnēən
plural -s
: a follower of Simon Magus : a member of any of various early gnostic sects reputed to follow his teachings
Simonian
2 of 2adjective
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of Simon Magus or the Simonians
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Late Greek simōnianoi followers of Simon Magus, from plural of simōnianos of Simon, from Simōn, personal name of Simon Magus, 1st century Samaritan sorcerer