Lawrentian

Law·ren·tian

[law-ren-shuhn]
adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of D. H. Lawrence, his works, or his ideas.
noun
2.
a person who studies the works of D. H. Lawrence.
3.
an advocate or adherent of the philosophy of D. H. Lawrence.
Also, Law·ren·cian.


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

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Lawrentian (lɔːˈrɛnʃən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
relating to or characteristic of D. H. Lawrence

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