Veblenian

adjective

Veb·​le·​ni·​an (ˈ)ve¦blēnēən How to pronounce Veblenian (audio)
: of or relating to the social scientist Veblen or his theories

Word History

Etymology

Thorstein B. Veblen †1929 American social scientist + English -an

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“Veblenian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Veblenian. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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