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Hegelian

adjective He·ge·li·an \ hā-ˈgā-lē-ən , hi- \

Definition of Hegelian

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

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1838

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Hegelian

noun

Definition of Hegelian

: a follower of Hegel : an adherent of Hegelianism

First Known Use of hegelian

1843

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