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McLuhanesque

adjective
Mc·Lu·han·esque | \mə¦klüə¦nesk\

Definition of McLuhanesque 

: of, relating to, or suggestive of Marshall McLuhan or his theories

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First Known Use of McLuhanesque

1967, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for McLuhanesque

Herbert Marshall McLuhan †1980 Canadian educator + English -esque

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