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Lockean

[ lok-ee-uhn ]
/ ˈlɒk i ən /

noun

an adherent of the philosophy of Locke.

adjective

of, relating to, or resembling the philosophy of Locke.

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Origin of Lockean

J. Locke + -an

OTHER WORDS FROM Lockean

Lock·e·an·ism, Lock·i·an·ism, noun

Words nearby Lockean

lockage, lock bay, lockbox, lockdown, Locke, Lockean, locked bowels, locked in, locked-in syndrome, locked knee, Locke, John
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