Robinsonian
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Suggestive of the fictional Robinson Crusoe, a resourceful castaway on a desert island.
"Before the assembly had recovered from the stir caused by Chick’s farewell, a new wave of surprise swept the crowd: for Levy had given the word to Eleazar, popularly known as Crusoe on account of his Robinsonian escapades and physique."
Example
More examples"Before the assembly had recovered from the stir caused by Chick’s farewell, a new wave of surprise swept the crowd: for Levy had given the word to Eleazar, popularly known as Crusoe on account of his Robinsonian escapades and physique."
Etymology
From Robinson + -ian.
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