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Lawrentian

or Law·ren·cian

[ law-ren-shuhn ]
/ lɔˈrɛn ʃən /
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adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of D. H. Lawrence, his works, or his ideas.
noun
a person who studies the works of D. H. Lawrence.
an advocate or adherent of the philosophy of D. H. Lawrence.
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Origin of Lawrentian

1925–30; Lawrence + -ian; t is partial Latinization

Words nearby Lawrentian

Lawrenceburg, Lawrence, D. H., Lawrence frame, Lawrence of Arabia, lawrencium, Lawrentian, Law Society, laws of motion, Lawson, Lawson criterion, Lawson cypress
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British Dictionary definitions for Lawrentian

Lawrentian
/ (lɔːˈrɛnʃən) /
adjective
relating to or characteristic of D. H. Lawrence
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