Achebean

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adjective

Of or relating to Chinua Achebe (born Albert Chinualumogu Achebe; 1930–2013), Nigerian writer and critic.

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Meanings

adjectiveAchebean (comparative more Achebean, superlative most Achebean)

comparative more Achebean · superlative most Achebean

  1. Of or relating to Chinua Achebe (born Albert Chinualumogu Achebe; 1930–2013), Nigerian writer and critic.

    The novel also explores the clash between traditionalism and so-called modernity, a key Achebean concern.

    2024 February 7, Stephen Buoro, “Read Your Way Through Lagos”, in The New York Times

Origin

From Achebe + -an.

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APA

Achebean. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Achebean

MLA

“Achebean.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Achebean. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Achebean,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Achebean.

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