Janeite

/ ˈdʒeɪˌnaɪt /

noun

1. a devotee of the works of Jane Austen

Example Sentences

Cohen herself, a reader of James Baldwin and the Russian poets, is initially “appalled” by her “condition” as a Janeite.

From New York Times

Nov. 4, at Mary Gates Hall on the University of Washington campus — is free and open to the public, whether you be a Janeite or just a curious observer.

From Seattle Times

He was less a Janeite than a committed tourgoer — “I’m more into medieval history, but by coincidence and serendipity this fit into my schedule,” he said — but what he lacked in experience he made up for in enthusiasm.

From New York Times

Looser goes to Jasna conferences and participates in Janeite projects, but what she’s really interested in is how the Jane Austen whose books were first published simply as “by a Lady” became the ubiquitous cultural presence she is today.

From New York Times

Janeite that I am, I can only wish Austen had lived long enough to write 12 more works of fiction, like Munro, or at least six more, like Woolf.

From New York Times