mandaean
/mænˈdiːən/
noun
- A member of a small religious group from the Middle East, especially from Iraq and Iran, who follow the teachings of John the Baptist.
- A Mandaean priest performed a baptism ceremony at the river.
- The Mandaean community has preserved its ancient traditions for centuries.
- She learned about Mandaean beliefs from a friend in her class.
adjective
- Relating to the Mandaean people, their language, or their religion.
- He studied Mandaean rituals for his anthropology project.
- Mandaean art often features symbols of water and light.
- The museum has a collection of Mandaean religious texts.