Spenglerian

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/spɛŋˈɡlɪəɹiən/

adjective

Of or relating to Oswald Spengler (1880–1936), German historian and philosopher of history, who postulated that human cultures and civilizations are akin to biological entities, with limited and predictable lifespans.

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Meanings

adjectiveSpenglerian (comparative more Spenglerian, superlative most Spenglerian)

comparative more Spenglerian · superlative most Spenglerian

  1. Of or relating to Oswald Spengler (1880–1936), German historian and philosopher of history, who postulated that human cultures and civilizations are akin to biological entities, with limited and predictable lifespans.

Origin

From Spengler + -ian.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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