English

Nicaean

From Nicaea + -an.

Formed from Nicaea + -an

Ancient Greek νίκη ‘victory’

Ancient Greek Νίκαια

Latin Nīcaea

English Nicaea

Today it means

adj Of, from or relating to Nicaea (modern-day Iznik, Turkey).

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