Simonian

== English == === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /saɪˈməʊ.ni.ən/, /sɪˈ-/ (General American) IPA(key): /saɪˈmoʊ.ni.ən/, /sɪˈ-/ Rhymes: -əʊniən === Etymology 1 === From Simon +‎ -ian. See simony. ==== Noun ==== Simonian (plural Simonians) (historical) One of the followers of Simon Magus. (historical) An adherent of an early Christian heretical sect that worshiped Simon of Samaria (Simon Magus) as divine. ===== Derived terms ===== ==== Adjective ==== Simonian (comparative more Simonian, superlative most Simonian) Pertaining to the legends surrounding and teachings of Simon Magus. Pertaining to the heretical sect that worshiped Simon of Samaria (Simon Magus). Pertaining to the theories of Herbert A. Simon. === Etymology 2 === From Armenian Սիմոնյան (Simonyan). ==== Proper noun ==== Simonian (plural Simonians) A surname from Armenian. === Anagrams === insomnia