What does "sherlockian" mean?

A Sherlock Holmes scholar or fan; one who studies and/or appreciates the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

What is a synonym for "sherlockian"?

Common synonyms include: holmesian, holmesian, holmesian.

adj, noun

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Noun

1
A Sherlock Holmes scholar or fan; one who studies and/or appreciates the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
"William S. Baring-Gould was one of our most knowledgeable Sherlockians and a scholarly, prolific writer."

Adjective

1
Of or pertaining to Sherlock Holmes or his investigations, methods, or sayings.

"William S. Baring-Gould was one of our most knowledgeable Sherlockians and a scholarly, prolific writer."

From Sherlock + -ian.

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