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He·ge·li·an | \ hā-ˈgā-lē-ən 
, hi- \
, hi- \Definition of Hegelian
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Hegel, his philosophy, or his dialectic method
Hegelian
nounDefinition of Hegelian (Entry 2 of 2)
: a follower of Hegel : an adherent of Hegelianism
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