Philonian

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Φίλων (Phílōn, “Philo”) +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation

Adjective

Philonian (comparative more Philonian, superlative most Philonian)

  1. Of or relating to Philo of Alexandria (c. 25 BCE – c. 50 CE), a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher.

Derived terms

Noun

Philonian (plural Philonians)

  1. A follower of Philo's philosophy.
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