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Mertonian

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

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /mɜːˈtəʊ.ni.ən/
  • General-American: /mɝˈtoʊ.ni.ən/
  • rhymes with -əʊniən

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to Robert K. Merton (1910–2003), American sociologist.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A member or alumnus of Merton College, Oxford.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Qualifier: Oxford University

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A native or inhabitant of Merton, London.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Merton + -ian.