maimonidean

1 of 2

adjective

mai·​mon·​i·​de·​an

mī¦mänə¦dēən

often capitalized

: of or relating to Moses Maimonides

Maimonidean

2 of 2

noun

Mai·​mon·​i·​de·​an

mī¦mänə¦dēən

plural -s

: a follower of Moses Maimonides

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Maimonides (Moses ben Maimon) †1204 Jewish philosopher + English -an

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