English Explanatory Dictionary

Melvillean

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Associated with the Scottish education reformer Andrew Melville (1545–1622).
  2. In a manner reminiscent of the writings of Herman Melville (1819–1891), especially the character Captain Ahab in Moby-Dick.
noun
  1. A supporter of Scottish education reformer Andrew Melville (1545–1622).
  2. An admirer or scholar of the works of Herman Melville (1819–1891).

Word forms

Melvillean more Melvillean most Melvillean Melvillian Melvilleans

Etymology

From Melville + -an or -ean.

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