noun
(also Aërian)
historical, rare An adherent of the doctrines of Aerius, whose beliefs included the rejection of the validity of the episcopate and presbyterate.
Origin
Mid 16th century. From post-classical Latin Aerianus (usually in plural Aeriani) adherent of the doctrines of Aerius from the name of Aerius, 4th-cent. presbyter of Pontus + classical Latin -ānus.
adjective
rareOf or belonging to the air or atmosphere; = "aerial" in various senses.
Origin
Early 17th century. From French aérien from classical Latin āerius + French -en.
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