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Lewisian

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to C. S. Lewis (1898–1963), writer and theologian, known for the children's fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia and for non-fictional Christian apologetics.

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Meaning 2

Of or relating to Clarence Irving Lewis (1883–1964), American academic philosopher and the founder of conceptual pragmatism.

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adj

Meaning 3

Of or relating to David Lewis (1941–2001), American philosopher.

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History

Etymology

From Lewis + -ian.