Saint-Simonian

1 of 2

adjective

Saint-Si·​mo·​ni·​an
¦sāntˌsī¦mōnēən
: of or relating to St.-Simon or Saint-Simonianism

Saint-Simonian

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s
: a follower of St.-Simon or an adherent of Saint-Simonianism

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Count de St.-Simon (Claude Henri de Rouvroy) †1825 French philosopher and social scientist + English -ian

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“Saint-Simonian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Saint-Simonian. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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