"Edwardianism" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Edwardianisms [plural]
Etymology: Edwardian + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Edwardian|ism}} Edwardian + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} Edwardianism (countable and uncountable, plural Edwardianisms)
  1. The culture and social climate of the Edwardian era, especially when viewed as a peaceful and romantic golden age of country houses and garden parties. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-Edwardianism-en-noun-mVuXTrkW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 69 7 24 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ism: 55 14 31
  2. The literary and artistic styles of the Edwardian era. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-Edwardianism-en-noun-SsxYIAEj
  3. A phrase or habit characteristic of the Edwardian era. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-Edwardianism-en-noun-whdwQuva

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