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GOETHIAN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does Goethian mean?
• GOETHIAN (adjective)
The adjective GOETHIAN has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to or in the manner of Goethe
Familiarity information: GOETHIAN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or in the manner of Goethe
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
Goethean; Goethian
Pertainym:
Goethe (German poet and novelist and dramatist who lived in Weimar (1749-1832))
Derivation:
Goethe (German poet and novelist and dramatist who lived in Weimar (1749-1832))
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