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Edwardian
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Ed·ward·i·an  (d-wôrd-n, -wär-)
adj.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the reign of Edward VII of England.
n.
A person belonging to or exhibiting characteristics typical of the Edwardian period.

Edwardian
Adjective
of or in the reign of King Edward VII of Great Britain and Ireland (1901–10)
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.EdwardianEdwardian - someone belonging to (or as if belonging to) the era of Edward VII
sporting man - someone who leads a merry existence; especially a gambler on the outcome of sporting events
Adj.1.Edwardian - of or relating to or characteristic of the era of Edward VII in England; "Edwardian furniture"
Translations
Edwardian [ɛdˈwɔːdɪən] adjeduardiano
Edwardian [ɛdˈwɔːdɪən] adjde l'époque du roi Édouard VII, des années 1900
Edwardian [ɛdˈwɔːdɪən] adjaus der Zeit Edwards VII
Edwardian [ɛdˈwɔːdɪən] adjedoardiano/a


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