Barthian

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adjective

Of or relating to Karl Barth (1886–1968), Swiss Reformed theologian.

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Meanings

adjectiveBarthian (comparative more Barthian, superlative most Barthian)

comparative more Barthian · superlative most Barthian

  1. Of or relating to Karl Barth (1886–1968), Swiss Reformed theologian.
  2. Of or relating to John Barth (1930–2024), American writer known for his postmodernist and metafictional fiction.

Origin

From Barth + -ian.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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