mandaean

/mænˈdiːən/
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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.