"Robinsonesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Robinsonesque [comparative], most Robinsonesque [superlative]
Etymology: Robinson + -esque Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Robinson|esque}} Robinson + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Robinsonesque (comparative more Robinsonesque, superlative most Robinsonesque)
  1. Suggestive of the fictional Robinson Crusoe, a resourceful castaway on a desert island. Related terms: Heath Robinsonesque

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