Victoriana
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Items related to the Victorian era, especially collectibles. plural, plural-only
"To lovers of Victoriana it will not be necessary to enlarge on the original beauty of many [old stations], but to the modern traveller romantic nostalgia will not compensate for bleak, draughty waiting rooms, ancient sanitation, uncomfortable grimy seats and gas lighting; he is likely to prefer the comforts of a modern car on a winter's morning."
- 2 collection of materials of or characteristic of the Victorian era wordnet
Example
More examples"To lovers of Victoriana it will not be necessary to enlarge on the original beauty of many [old stations], but to the modern traveller romantic nostalgia will not compensate for bleak, draughty waiting rooms, ancient sanitation, uncomfortable grimy seats and gas lighting; he is likely to prefer the comforts of a modern car on a winter's morning."
Etymology
From Victoria + -ana.
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