"Townsendian" meaning in English

See Townsendian in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more Townsendian [comparative], most Townsendian [superlative]
Etymology: Townsend + -ian; the plan was devised by Francis Everett Townsend. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|Townsend|ian}} Townsend + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Townsendian (comparative more Townsendian, superlative most Townsendian)
  1. (US, historical) Of or relating to the Townsend Plan of 1933, proposing an old-age pension in response to the Great Depression, and leading to a social and political movement. Tags: US, historical Related terms: Townsendite
    Sense id: en-Townsendian-en-adj-AmgP6xfe Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ian, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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