Austenian
//ɔsˈtɛni.ən// adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A fan or admirer of Jane Austen; someone who studies the works of Jane Austen.
"And in the sect—fairly large and yet unusually choice—of Austenians or Janites, there would probably be found partisans of the claim to primacy of almost every one of the novels."
Adjective
- 1 Of, relating to, or reminiscent of Jane Austen (1775–1817), English novelist noted for realism and biting social commentary.
Example
More examples"And in the sect—fairly large and yet unusually choice—of Austenians or Janites, there would probably be found partisans of the claim to primacy of almost every one of the novels."
Etymology
From Austen + -ian.
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