adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or relating to Chinua Achebe (born Albert Chinualumogu Achebe; 1930–2013), Nigerian writer and critic.

   "The novel also explores the clash between traditionalism and so-called modernity, a key Achebean concern."

Example

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"The novel also explores the clash between traditionalism and so-called modernity, a key Achebean concern."

Etymology

From Achebe + -an.

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