Eudoxian

English

Etymology

Eudoxius +‎ -an, from Ancient Greek Εὐδόξιος (Eudóxios), from εὐδοξία (eudoxía, “good judgment”), from εὖ (eû) + δόξα (dóxa).

Noun

Eudoxian (plural Eudoxians)

1. A follower of Eudoxius of Antioch (died in 370), patriarch of Antioch and Constantinople, and a celebrated defender of the doctrines of Arius.
2. A follower of Eudoxus of Cnidus (408–355 BC), Greek astronomer and mathematician.

Adjective

Eudoxian (not comparable)

1. Of or relating to Eudoxius of Antioch
2. Of or relating to Eudoxus of Cnidus.

References

• “Eudoxian”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.