"Scrutonian" meaning in English

See Scrutonian in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more Scrutonian [comparative], most Scrutonian [superlative]
Etymology: Scruton + -ian Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Scruton|ian}} Scruton + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Scrutonian (comparative more Scrutonian, superlative most Scrutonian)
  1. Of or relating to Roger Scruton (1944-2020), English philosopher specialising in aesthetics.

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