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Veblenian

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[ve-blee-nee-uhn] / vɛˈbli ni ən /

noun

  1. Also called Veblenite.  a person who adheres to the economic or sociological theories of Thorstein Veblen.

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or suggesting the theories of Thorstein Veblen.

Etymology

Origin of Veblenian

Veblen + -ian

Example Sentences

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Such Veblenian phrases as "conspicuous waste" became famed.

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