Gilmanian
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of or relating to Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860–1935), American sociologist, feminist, writer, and lecturer for social reform.
"While the representation of the ideal is obvious in Herland and in other works featuring utopian landscapes, the impact of Gilmanian idealism spills over, perhaps more subtly, into much of her short fiction as well."
Example
More examples"While the representation of the ideal is obvious in Herland and in other works featuring utopian landscapes, the impact of Gilmanian idealism spills over, perhaps more subtly, into much of her short fiction as well."
Etymology
From Gilman + -ian.
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