Goffmanian

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adjective

Of or relating to Erving Goffman (1922–1982), influential Canadian-born sociologist and writer.

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Meanings

adjectiveGoffmanian (comparative more Goffmanian, superlative most Goffmanian)

comparative more Goffmanian · superlative most Goffmanian

  1. Of or relating to Erving Goffman (1922–1982), influential Canadian-born sociologist and writer.

Origin

From Goffman + -ian.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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