Godwinian

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adjective

Of or pertaining to William Godwin (1756–1836), English writer and political philosopher, an early advocate of utilitarianism and anarchism.

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Meanings

adjectiveGodwinian (comparative more Godwinian, superlative most Godwinian)

comparative more Godwinian · superlative most Godwinian

  1. Of or pertaining to William Godwin (1756–1836), English writer and political philosopher, an early advocate of utilitarianism and anarchism.

Origin

From Godwin + -ian.

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APA

Godwinian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Godwinian

MLA

“Godwinian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Godwinian. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Godwinian,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Godwinian.

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