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Chestertonian

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

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌt͡ʃɛs.təˈtəʊ.ni.ən/
  • General-American: /ˌt͡ʃɛs.tɚˈtoʊ.ni.ən/
  • rhymes with -əʊniən

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to G. K. Chesterton (1874–1936), English writer and lay theologian.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A person who supports G. K. Chesterton, especially in his theology.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Chesterton + -ian.