"hooksian" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more hooksian [comparative], most hooksian [superlative]
Etymology: From hooks + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|hooks|ian}} hooks + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} hooksian (comparative more hooksian, superlative most hooksian)
  1. Of or relating to bell hooks (born Gloria Jean Watkins in 1952), American feminist author and social activist. Categories (topical): Feminism
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