Cristion
Welsh
Etymology
From Middle Welsh Cristyawn, from Latin Christiānus (“Christian”) (possibly through Ecclesiastical Latin).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkrɪsdjɔn/, [ˈkr̥ʰɪstjɔn]
Noun
Cristion m (plural Cristnogion or Cristionogion)
Coordinate terms
- (gender): Cristnoges f
Derived terms
- Cristionogaeth (“Christianity”)
- Cristnogaeth (“Christianity”)
- Cristnoges (“Christian”)
- Cristnogol (“Christian”)
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristion | Gristion | Nghristion | Christion |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
References
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “Cristion”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies