Gozerian

Gozerian is a term used in the Ghostbusters franchise to describe things related to Gozer, the ancient extradimensional deity introduced in the 1984 film Ghostbusters. The name Gozer the Gozerian appears in the movie as the deity’s full designation, and the word itself functions as an adjective and a proper noun within the fictional universe.

In the story, Gozer is worshiped by a cult that seeks to bring about cataclysmic change by summoning its god into the earthly realm. The deity is depicted as a powerful, shape-shifting entity capable of manifesting in forms chosen or enforced by its worshipers. In the film’s climactic sequence, Gozer’s emissaries, Zuul the Gatekeeper and Vinz Clortho the Keymaster, facilitate the summoning, and the resulting manifestation includes the memorable appearance of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man as one of the available forms. The narrative uses Gozer and its followers to explore themes of myth, power, and interpretation of ancient rites within a modern urban setting.

Outside the original film, the term Gozerian appears in tie-in media and fan discussions to denote concepts connected to Gozer—such as its worship, artifacts, or related locations within the Ghostbusters canon. The usage remains relatively specialized, primarily among fans and in official Ghostbusters publications that expand on the deity and its mythos.

See also: Ghostbusters, Gozer, Zuul, Vinz Clortho.