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Hegelian

adjective
He·​ge·​li·​an | \ hā-ˈgā-lē-ən How to pronounce Hegelian (audio) , hi-\

Definition of Hegelian

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Hegel, his philosophy, or his dialectic method

Hegelian

noun

Definition of Hegelian (Entry 2 of 2)

: a follower of Hegel : an adherent of Hegelianism

First Known Use of Hegelian

Adjective

1838, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1843, in the meaning defined above

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