Edwardian
[ ed-wawr-dee-uhn, -wahr- ]
/ ɛdˈwɔr di ən, -ˈwɑr- /
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adjective
of or relating to the reign of Edward VII.
reflecting the opulence or self-satisfaction characteristic of this reign.
noting or pertaining to the castle architecture of Edward I.
noun
a person who lived during the reign of Edward VII.
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Ed·ward·i·an·ism, nounWords nearby Edwardian
eductor, edulcorate, edutainment, Edward, Edward I, Edwardian, Edwardian period, Edward II, Edward III, Edward IV, Edwards
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Edwardian
/ (ɛdˈwɔːdɪən) /
adjective
denoting, relating to, or having the style of life, architecture, dress, etc, current in Britain during the reign of Edward VII
noun
a person who lived during the reign of Edward VII
Derived forms of Edwardian
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