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Shavian

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Sha·vi·an  (shv-n)
adj.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of George Bernard Shaw or his works: Shavian wit.
n.
An admirer or disciple of George Bernard Shaw.

[From Shavius, Latinization of the name Shaw.]

Shavian [ˈʃeɪvɪən]
adj
(Literary & Literary Critical Terms) of, relating to, or like George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), the Irish dramatist and critic, his works, ideas, etc.
n
(Literary & Literary Critical Terms) an admirer of Shaw or his works
Shavianism  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Shavian - an admirer of G. B. Shaw or his works
admirer, booster, protagonist, supporter, champion, friend - a person who backs a politician or a team etc.; "all their supporters came out for the game"; "they are friends of the library"
Adj.1.Shavian - of or relating to George Bernard Shaw or his works
Translations
Shavian [ˈʃeɪvɪən] ADJshaviano, típico de G. B. Shaw
Shavian
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