kailyardism

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noun

The writing style of the Kailyard school, a group of Scottish authors who offered a sentimental and idyllic representation of rural life.

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Meanings

nounkailyardism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe writing style of the Kailyard school, a group of Scottish authors who offered a sentimental and idyllic representation of rural life.

Origin

From kailyard + -ism.

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APA

kailyardism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kailyardism

MLA

“kailyardism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kailyardism. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “kailyardism,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kailyardism.

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