Hegelian

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adjective

He·​ge·​li·​an hā-ˈgā-lē-ən How to pronounce Hegelian (audio)
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of Hegel, his philosophy, or his dialectic method

Hegelian

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noun

: a follower of Hegel : an adherent of Hegelianism

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1838, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hegelian was in 1838

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“Hegelian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hegelian. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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