Nicaean (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to the ancient city of Nicaea in Asia Minor.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The Nicaean Empire was the main power opposing the Latin Empire and the other Crusader states after the Fourth Crusade.
- The term has been associated with the imperial court of the Nicaean Emperor John Vatatzes.
- Byzantine rule was re-established under the Nicaean ruler Michael VIII Palaeologus.
- Nicaean architects experimented with the domed cross design during this period.
- It is believed that the churches were rebuilt during the Nicaean dynasty under Emperor Theodore.