Gladstonian

adjective

Glad·​sto·​ni·​an (ˈ)gladz¦tōnēən How to pronounce Gladstonian (audio)
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of W. E. Gladstone, his political policies, or the party that supported him

Word History

Etymology

William E. Gladstone, †1898 + English -ian

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“Gladstonian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gladstonian. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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