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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The philosophical and artistic ideals put forward by the composer and theatre director Richard Wagner. uncountable
2. 2
   An attachment, sometimes fanatical, to the music of Wagner. uncountable
3. 3
   The use of the Wagner Act, a form of labour union legislation. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

wagnerianism

Etymology

From Wagner + -ism.

Related phrases

labour union

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