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Ed|war|di|an|ism
Ed|war|di|an|ism «ehd WAHR dee uh NIHZ uhm», noun.
1. the ideas, beliefs, or way of living common during the reign of Edward VII: »

The author, like so many of his generation, was obsessed with Edwardianism, its real opulence and unreal self-confidence (Economist).

2. an object, manner of speech, style of dress, or the like, characteristic of the Edwardian period: »

How like her aunt it was to use an out-of-date Edwardianism like “smitten” (Josephine Tey).


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