Lockean

adjective

Lock·e·an

variants or less commonly Lockeian or Lockian

ˈläkēən

: of or relating to John Locke or to his theories or philosophical system

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Etymology

John Locke †1704 English philosopher + English -an, -ian

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“Locke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Locke. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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Locke

biographical name

ˈläk

John 1632–1704 English philosopher

Lockean adjective

or less commonly Lockeian

ˈlä-kē-ən

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