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Edwardian

American  
[ed-wawr-dee-uhn, -wahr-] / ɛdˈwɔr di ən, -ˈwɑr- /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the reign of Edward VII.

  2. reflecting the opulence or self-satisfaction characteristic of this reign.

  3. noting or pertaining to the castle architecture of Edward I.

noun

  1. a person who lived during the reign of Edward VII.

Edwardian British  
/ ɛdˈwɔːdɪən /

adjective

  1. denoting, relating to, or having the style of life, architecture, dress, etc, current in Britain during the reign of Edward VII

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noun

  1. a person who lived during the reign of Edward VII

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Other Word Forms

  • Edwardianism noun

Etymology

Origin of Edwardian

1860–65; Edward (VII, I) + -ian

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