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Bergsonian

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /bɜː(ɹ)ɡˈsəʊnɪən/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to Henri-Louis Bergson (1859–1941), French philosopher, who convinced many thinkers that immediate experience and intuition are more significant than rationalism and science in understanding reality.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Bergsonist

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A follower of Bergsonian philosophy; an adherent of Bergsonism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Bergsonist

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Bergson + -ian.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: bergsonovský — of or relating to Bergson
  • French: bergsonien — of or relating to Bergson
  • Hungarian: bergsoni — of or relating to Bergson
  • Romanian: bergsonian — of or relating to Bergson
  • Spanish: bergsoniano — of or relating to Bergson