marianic

/ˌmærɪˈænɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling the Virgin Mary or the Catholic veneration of her

“The artist’s marianic depiction of the Madonna was widely admired.”

2. noun

a follower of the veneration of Mary in the Catholic Church

“The group of marianic devotees gathered to pray to the Virgin Mary.”

Synonyms

  • mariological
  • maryology

Antonyms

  • anti-marian
  • maryphobic