Edwardian

[ ed-wawr-dee-uhn, -wahr- ]

adjective
  1. of or relating to the reign of Edward VII.

  2. reflecting the opulence or self-satisfaction characteristic of this reign.

  1. noting or pertaining to the castle architecture of Edward I.

noun
  1. a person who lived during the reign of Edward VII.

Origin of Edwardian

1
1860–65; Edward (VII, I) + -ian

Other words from Edwardian

  • Ed·ward·i·an·ism, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for Edwardian

Edwardian

/ (ɛdˈwɔːdɪən) /


adjective
  1. denoting, relating to, or having the style of life, architecture, dress, etc, current in Britain during the reign of Edward VII

noun
  1. a person who lived during the reign of Edward VII

Derived forms of Edwardian

  • Edwardianism, noun

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