Melvillian

English

Etymology

Melville +‎ -ian

Adjective

Melvillian (comparative more Melvillian, superlative most Melvillian)

  1. Associated with the Scottish education reformer Andrew Melville.
    The Melvillian reforms of the 16th century.
  2. In a manner reminiscent of the writings of Herman Melville, especially the character Captain Ahab in Melville's Moby-Dick.
    He had a Melvillian obsession.

Quotations
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  • 2012, The Charlotte Observer, "2 better choices in 9th Congressional District":
    "Then he rallied in Huntersville with Maricopa County (Ariz.) Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a Melvillian character on a never-ending crusade against Latinos."
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