-an

-an [ən, in, 'n]

[Fr -ain, -en < L -anus, of, belonging to; also directly < L] suffix forming adjectives and nouns

1. (one) belonging to or having some relation to [diocesan]

2. (one) born in or living in [Mexican]

3. (one) believing in or following [Lutheran]

4. -ICIAN: used to form nouns only