Nicene

See also: nicene

English

Alternative forms

  • Nicaene, Nicæne

Etymology

Latin Nīcaenus

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnaɪ.siːn/

Adjective

Nicene (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to Nicaea.
    Synonym: Nicaean
  2. Of or pertaining to the First Council of Nicaea convened by the Roman Emperor Constantine I, or to the churches that profess the Nicene Creed, the formulation of which began at this council.

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Noun

Nicene (plural Nicenes)

  1. A supporter of the Nicene Creed.
    Synonym: Nicaean

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