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Vic⋅to⋅ri⋅an⋅ism

[vik-tawr-ee-uh-niz-uhm, -tohr-]
–noun
1. the distinctive character, thought, tendencies, etc., of the Victorian period.
2. an instance or example of such thought, tendencies, etc.

Origin:
1900–05; Victorian + -ism
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Vic·to·ri·an·ism   (vĭk-tôr'ē-ə-nĭz'əm, -tōr'-)   
n.  
  1. The state or quality of being Victorian, as in attitude, style, or taste.

  2. Something exhibiting Victorian characteristics.

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