"Parnassianism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Parnassian + -ism Etymology templates: {{affix|en|Parnassian|-ism}} Parnassian + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Parnassianism (uncountable)
  1. (literature) A French literary style which began during the positivist period of the 19th century. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Literature Synonyms: Parnassism
    Sense id: en-Parnassianism-en-noun-EcAy4nlb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism Topics: literature, media, publishing

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