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Ed·ward·i·an

(ĕd-wôr′dē-ən, -wär′-)

adj.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the reign of Edward VII of England.

A person belonging to or exhibiting characteristics typical of the Edwardian period.

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Edwardian

(ɛdˈwɔːdɪən)

adj

(Historical Terms) denoting, relating to, or having the style of life, architecture, dress, etc, current in Britain during the reign of Edward VII

(Historical Terms) a person who lived during the reign of Edward VII

Edˈwardianˌism n

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Ed•ward•i•an

(ɛdˈwɔr di ən, -ˈwɑr-)

adj.

1. of or pertaining to the reign of Edward VII or the styles of that period.

2. reflecting the opulence characteristic of this reign.

3. a person who lived during the reign of Edward VII.

Ed•ward′i•an•ism, n.

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Noun 1. [画像:Edwardian - someone belonging to (or as if belonging to) the era of Edward VII]Edwardian - 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

edoardiano

Edwardian

[edˈwɔːdɪən]

A. ADJ → eduardiano

B. N → eduardiano/a m/f

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Edwardian

[ɛdˈwɔː^rdiən] adj → de l'époque du roi Édouard VII, des années 1900

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Edwardian

adj house, furniture, clothes → Edwardianisch, aus der Zeit Eduards VII.; the Edwardian era → die Edwardianische Zeit, die Zeit Eduards VII.; Edwardian England → England in der Zeit Eduards VII.

n (= person) → Zeitgenosse m → /Zeitgenossin f → Eduards VII.

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Edwardian

[ɛdˈwɔːdɪən] adj → edoardiano/a

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