Ibsenism

noun

Ib·​sen·​ism ˈib-sə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce Ibsenism (audio)
ˈip-
1
: dramatic invention or construction characteristic of Ibsen
2
: championship of Ibsen's plays and ideas
Ibsenite noun or adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ibsenism was in 1890

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“Ibsenism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ibsenism. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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