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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

Hei•an adj.

Ancient Historyof or pertaining to the period in Japan, a.d. 794–1185, characterized by the modification and naturalization of ideas and institutions that were earlier introduced from China.

Middle Chinese, equivalent. to Chinese píngān peace
Japanese heian, earlier feian
1890–95

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