Relating to the Virgin Mary, particularly in Christian tradition; also a given name for people.
From Late Latin 'Marianus,' derived from 'Maria,' the name of Mary. It became an adjective in English to describe things devoted to or associated with the Virgin Mary.
Marian devotion has been so important in Catholicism that the word became an adjective—there are entire artistic movements, musical styles, and architectural traditions dedicated to Marian themes!
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