Herodian noun & adjective. [hɛ'rǝʊdɪǝn] LME.
[ecclesiastical Latin Herodianus, from ecclesiastical Greek Hērōdianos, pertaining to Herod, Hērōdianoi pl. followers of Herod (Mark 3:6): see -IAN.]
A. noun. Hist. A member of a Jewish political party supporting the dynasty of Herod, esp. Herod Antipas (4 BC-AD 39). LME.
b. adjective. Of or pertaining to Herod, King of Judaea (38-4 BC), or members of his family of the same name. M17.

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