Difference between Mandean and Aramaic

What is the difference between Mandean and Aramaic?

Mandean as a noun is while Aramaic as a noun is a language in the semitic language group:

Mandean

Part of speech: noun

Definition:

Aramaic

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Referring to the Aramaic language, alphabet, culture or poetry.

Part of speech: proper noun

Definition: A language in the Semitic language group:The language of the Aramaeans from the tenth century BC.The language of the administration in the Assyrian, Babylonian and Persian empires from the seventh to fourth centuries BC.The language of portions of the Hebrew Bible, mainly the books of Ezra and Daniel.The language of Jesus of Nazareth.The language of Jewish targums, midrash and the Talmuds.The liturgical language of various Christian churches: often called Syriac.The liturgical language of the Mandaeans: usually called Mandaic.

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