cassian

/kæsiˈæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person from Cassia, a region in ancient Greece or a monk who was a founder of the Eastern Christian monk order of the Basilian order.

“The ancient Cassian, hailing from Cassia, had a deep understanding of the region’s history.”

Synonyms

  • Basilian
  • Cassianite

Antonyms

  • heretic