Kahnian

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adjective

Of or relating to Herman Kahn (1922–1983), futurist and military strategist known for analyzing the consequences of nuclear war and recommending ways to improve survivability.

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Meanings

adjectiveKahnian (comparative more Kahnian, superlative most Kahnian)

comparative more Kahnian · superlative most Kahnian

  1. Of or relating to Herman Kahn (1922–1983), futurist and military strategist known for analyzing the consequences of nuclear war and recommending ways to improve survivability.

Origin

From Kahn + -ian.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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