"Armstrongian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Armstrongian [comparative], most Armstrongian [superlative]
Etymology: Armstrong + -ian Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Armstrong|ian}} Armstrong + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Armstrongian (comparative more Armstrongian, superlative most Armstrongian)
  1. Of or relating to David Malet Armstrong (1926–2014), Australian philosopher, known for his work on metaphysics and the philosophy of mind.
    Sense id: en-Armstrongian-en-adj-5vAIcEQT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with language name categories using raw markup, English terms suffixed with -ian Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Disambiguation of English entries with language name categories using raw markup: 50 50 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ian: 53 47
  2. Of or relating to Louis Armstrong, American trumpet player and composer.
    Sense id: en-Armstrongian-en-adj-ttiMn~zn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with language name categories using raw markup, English terms suffixed with -ian Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Disambiguation of English entries with language name categories using raw markup: 50 50 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ian: 53 47

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