"Lindberghian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Lindberghian [comparative], most Lindberghian [superlative]
Etymology: Lindbergh + -ian Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Lindbergh|ian}} Lindbergh + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Lindberghian (comparative more Lindberghian, superlative most Lindberghian)
  1. Of or pertaining to Charles Lindbergh (1902–1974), American aviator who was the first pilot to fly solo non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean.

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