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veblenian

Veb·le·ni·an
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ve-blee-nee-uh n]
    • /vɛˈbli ni ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ve-blee-nee-uh n]
    • /vɛˈbli ni ən/

Definitions of veblenian word

  • adjective veblenian of, relating to, or suggesting the theories of Thorstein Veblen. 1
  • noun veblenian Also called Veblenite [veb-luh-nahyt] /ˈvɛb ləˌnaɪt/ (Show IPA). a person who adheres to the economic or sociological theories of Thorstein Veblen. 0
  • adjective veblenian Of or relating to Thorstein Veblen (1857–1929), American economist and sociologist. 0

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veblenian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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