Durassian

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adjective

Of or relating to Marguerite Duras (Marguerite Donnadieu; 1914–1996), French writer and film director.

OriginFrench durassien →
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Meanings

adjectiveDurassian (comparative more Durassian, superlative most Durassian)

comparative more Durassian · superlative most Durassian · alternative Durasian

  1. Of or relating to Marguerite Duras (Marguerite Donnadieu; 1914–1996), French writer and film director.

Origin

  1. Frenchdurassien
  2. EnglishDurassian

From Duras + -ian, or from French durassien.

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APA

Durassian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Durassian

MLA

“Durassian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Durassian. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Durassian,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Durassian.

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