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What does the prefix ian mean?

The prefix "ian" is a Latin suffix used to form adjectives and nouns, usually indicating:

* Pertaining to or related to: This is the most common meaning. For example, "Canadian" means "pertaining to Canada," and "Victorian" means "pertaining to the Victorian era."

* One who is: This meaning is less common but still used. For example, "comedian" means "one who is a comedian," and "musician" means "one who is a musician."

It's important to note that the prefix "ian" can also be combined with other prefixes, such as "Ameri-", "Austra-", "Columb-", etc., to create new words.

Here are some examples of words using the "ian" prefix:

* Canadian

* Victorian

* Columbian

* Austrailian

* Comedian

* Musician

* Technician

* Librarian

* Historian

* Physician

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