English Explanatory Dictionary

Tolstoyan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to Russian writer Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910).
noun
  1. A follower of Tolstoy, who advocates and practises manual labor, simplicity of living, non-resistance, etc., holds that possession of wealth and ownership of property are sinful, and rejects all religious teachings not coming directly from Christ.

Word forms

Tolstoyan more Tolstoyan most Tolstoyan Tolstoian Tolstoyans

Etymology

From Tolstoy + -an.

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