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Westermarck

biographical name

Wes·​ter·​marck ˈwe-stər-ˌmärk How to pronounce Westermarck (audio)
Edward Alexander 1862–1939 Finnish philosopher and anthropologist

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“Westermarck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Westermarck. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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