"Benjaminian" meaning in English

See Benjaminian in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more Benjaminian [comparative], most Benjaminian [superlative]
Etymology: Benjamin + -ian. Etymology templates: {{af|en|Benjamin|-ian}} Benjamin + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Benjaminian (comparative more Benjaminian, superlative most Benjaminian)
  1. Pertaining to German philosopher and critic Walter Benjamin or his views.
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