Galbraithian

adjective

Gal·​braith·​ian (ˈ)gal¦brāthēən 

-thyən

: of or relating to the economic theories or programs of John Kenneth Galbraith

Word History

Etymology

John Kenneth Galbraith, born 1908 American economist + English -ian

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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