Parsonian
adjective
Par·so·ni·an
\pärˈsōnēən, pȧˈs-\
Definition of Parsonian
: of or relating to the sociological theories of Talcott Parsons
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Origin and Etymology of parsonian
Talcott Parsons †1979 American sociologist + English -ian
First Known Use: 1945
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