Kierkegaardian

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adjective

Kier·​ke·​gaard·​ian ¦kirkə¦gärdēən 

¦kyerkə¦gȯrēən

: of or relating to the Danish philosopher Kierkegaard or his existentialist philosophy

discourage the growth of a Kierkegaardian cult

—James Collins

compare christian existentialism

Kierkegaardian

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noun

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plural -s

: a follower of Kierkegaard : an adherent of Kierkegaardian philosophy

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Sören Aabye Kierkegaard †1855 Danish philosopher + English -ian

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