VICTORIAN


Meaning of VICTORIAN in English

I. (ˈ)vik|tōrēən, -tȯr- adjective

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Queen Victoria + English -an

1. : of or relating to the reign of Queen Victoria of England : representative of the art, letters, or taste of Victoria's reign

Victorian novels

2. : typical of the moral standards or conduct of the age of Victoria especially when stuffy or hypocritical

the bohemian was always at war in him with the Victorian gentleman — G.S.Haight

II. noun

( -s )

Usage: usually capitalized

: a person living during Queen Victoria's reign ; especially : a representative author of that time

III. adjective

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: from Victoria, Australia & Victoria British Columbia + English -an

1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the state of Victoria, Australia, or the city of Victoria, British Columbia

2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Victoria, Australia, or Victoria, B.C.

IV. noun

( -s )

Usage: capitalized

: a native or inhabitant of Victoria

V. noun

Usage: usually capitalized

: a typically large and ornate house built during Queen Victoria's reign

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