Veblenian

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adjective

Of or relating to Thorstein Veblen (1857–1929), American economist and sociologist.

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Meanings

adjectiveVeblenian (comparative more Veblenian, superlative most Veblenian)

comparative more Veblenian · superlative most Veblenian

  1. Of or relating to Thorstein Veblen (1857–1929), American economist and sociologist.

Origin

From Veblen + -ian.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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