Bernsteinian

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adjective

Of or relating to Basil Bernstein (1924-2000), British sociologist and linguist, known for his work in the sociology of education.

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Meanings

adjectiveBernsteinian (comparative more Bernsteinian, superlative most Bernsteinian)

comparative more Bernsteinian · superlative most Bernsteinian

  1. Of or relating to Basil Bernstein (1924-2000), British sociologist and linguist, known for his work in the sociology of education.

Origin

From Bernstein + -ian.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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