"Spenderian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Spenderian [comparative], most Spenderian [superlative]
Etymology: From Spender + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Spender|ian}} Spender + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Spenderian (comparative more Spenderian, superlative most Spenderian)
  1. Of or relating to Stephen Spender (1909–1995), English poet, novelist and essayist focusing on themes of social injustice and the class struggle.
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