English Explanatory Dictionary

Moreauvian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Playing God, particularly in attempting to blur the distinction between humans and animals.

Word forms

Moreauvian more Moreauvian most Moreauvian Dr. Moreauvian

Etymology

From Moreau + -v- + -ian, in reference to the 1896 H.G. Wells novel The Island of Doctor Moreau and its title character, a mad scientist attempting to turn animals into humans.

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