Swinburnian

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adjective

Of or relating to Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837–1909), English writer who dealt with controversial topics.

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Meanings

adjectiveSwinburnian (comparative more Swinburnian, superlative most Swinburnian)

comparative more Swinburnian · superlative most Swinburnian · alternative Swinburnean

  1. Of or relating to Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837–1909), English writer who dealt with controversial topics.
  2. Of or relating to Richard Swinburne (born 1934), British philosopher and influential proponent of arguments for the existence of God.

Origin

From Swinburne + -ian.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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