-ean

/-ˈiːən/ · suffix

Meaning

Forms adjectives, usually from proper nouns.

Etymology / origin

From Latin -ānus, following Latin stems ending in -ae(us) (many from Ancient Greek -αῖος (-aîos)), -e(us) or -ē(us) (many from Ancient Greek -εῖος (-eîos)).

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