"Faulknerian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Faulknerian [comparative], most Faulknerian [superlative]
Etymology: From Faulkner + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Faulkner|ian}} Faulkner + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Faulknerian (comparative more Faulknerian, superlative most Faulknerian)
  1. Of or pertaining to William Faulkner (1897–1962), Nobel Prize-winning American author and poet, or to his works. Translations (Translations): faulknérien (French)
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