English Explanatory Dictionary

bildungsroman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A novel tracing the spiritual, moral, psychological, or social development and growth of the main character, usually from childhood to maturity.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of bildungsroman.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɪl.dʊŋzˌɹoʊ.mən/ /ˈbɪl.dʊŋz.ɹoʊˌmɑːn/

Word forms

bildungsroman bildungsromans bildungsromane

Etymology

Borrowed from German Bildungsroman, from Bildung (“education, formation”) + -s- + Roman (“novel”).

Related words

coming of age
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