Holbergian

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adjective

Of or relating to Ludvig Holberg (1684–1754), writer, philosopher, and historian, considered the founder of modern Danish and Norwegian literature.

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Meanings

adjectiveHolbergian (comparative more Holbergian, superlative most Holbergian)

comparative more Holbergian · superlative most Holbergian

  1. Of or relating to Ludvig Holberg (1684–1754), writer, philosopher, and historian, considered the founder of modern Danish and Norwegian literature.

Origin

From Holberg + -ian.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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