"Spielbergian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Spielbergian [comparative], most Spielbergian [superlative]
Etymology: Spielberg + -ian Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Spielberg|ian}} Spielberg + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Spielbergian (comparative more Spielbergian, superlative most Spielbergian)
  1. Relating to, or characteristic of Steven Spielberg (born 1946), American filmmaker and producer.

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