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Ibsenism

noun
Ib·​sen·​ism | \ ˈib-sə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce Ibsenism (audio) , ˈip-\

Definition of Ibsenism

1 : dramatic invention or construction characteristic of Ibsen
2 : championship of Ibsen's plays and ideas

Other Words from Ibsenism

Ibsenite \ ˈib-​sə-​ˌnīt How to pronounce Ibsenite (audio) , ˈip-​ \ noun or adjective

First Known Use of Ibsenism

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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IBS

Ibsen

Ibsenism

ibuprofen

IC

-ic

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