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SADDUCEAN

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does Sadducean mean? 

SADDUCEAN (adjective)
  The adjective SADDUCEAN has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to the Sadduceesplay

  Familiarity information: SADDUCEAN used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SADDUCEAN (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to the Sadducees

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

Sadducee (a member of an ancient Jewish sect around the time of Jesus; opposed to the Pharisees)

Derivation:

Sadducee (a member of an ancient Jewish sect around the time of Jesus; opposed to the Pharisees)


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