"Kevorkianesque" meaning in All languages combined

See Kevorkianesque on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more Kevorkianesque [comparative], most Kevorkianesque [superlative]
Etymology: From Kevorkian + -esque. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Kevorkian|esque}} Kevorkian + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Kevorkianesque (comparative more Kevorkianesque, superlative most Kevorkianesque)
  1. Reminiscent of the beliefs or activities of Jack Kevorkian (1928–2011), American euthanasia activist. Categories (topical): Suicide
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