Oliphantian

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adjective

Of or relating to Margaret Oliphant (1828–1897), Scottish novelist and historical writer.

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Meanings

adjectiveOliphantian (comparative more Oliphantian, superlative most Oliphantian)

comparative more Oliphantian · superlative most Oliphantian

  1. Of or relating to Margaret Oliphant (1828–1897), Scottish novelist and historical writer.

Origin

From Oliphant + -ian.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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