Mandaean (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of a small Gnostic sect that originated in Jordan and survives in Iraq and who believes that John the Baptist was the Messiah.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The form of Aramaic used by the Mandeans.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Mandaean language is a form of Aramaic that has been used by the Mandaean people for centuries.
- Mandaean is a unique dialect that has been preserved through the centuries despite the influence of other languages.
- Scholars study Mandaean as a way to gain insight into the history and culture of the Mandaean people.
- The Mandaean alphabet is similar to the Nabataean alphabet, but has distinct features that set it apart.
- Mandaean texts include a range of genres, from poetry to hymns to philosophical treatises.