"Zeusian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Zeusian [comparative], most Zeusian [superlative]
Etymology: From Zeus + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Zeus|ian}} Zeus + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Zeusian (comparative more Zeusian, superlative most Zeusian)
  1. Relating to or characteristic of Zeus.
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