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SADDUCEAN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does Sadducean mean?
• SADDUCEAN (adjective)
The adjective SADDUCEAN has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to the Sadducees
Familiarity information: SADDUCEAN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to the Sadducees
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
Sadducee (a member of an ancient Jewish sect around the time of Jesus; opposed to the Pharisees)
Derivation:
Sadducee (a member of an ancient Jewish sect around the time of Jesus; opposed to the Pharisees)
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