Smithian

adjective

Smith·​ian

ˈsmithēən

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of Adam Smith or of his economic theories

Word History

Etymology

Adam Smith †1790 Scotch economist + English -ian

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Rhymes for Smithian

• pythian
• scythian