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单词 Popean
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Definition of Popean in English:

Popean

(also Popeian, Popian)
adjective ˈpəʊpɪən
  • Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Augustan poet Alexander Pope or his work; imitating or resembling the poetry of Pope.

noun ˈpəʊpɪən
  • An imitator or supporter of Pope or his poetry. Now also: a person who studies or writes about Pope or his work.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Leonard Welsted (bap. 1688, d. 1747), poet. In some forms from the name of Alexander Pope + -ian. In some forms from the name of Pope + -ean.

 
 

Definition of Popean in US English:

Popean

(also Popeian, Popian)
adjectiveˈpəʊpɪən
  • Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Augustan poet Alexander Pope or his work; imitating or resembling the poetry of Pope.

nounˈpəʊpɪən
  • An imitator or supporter of Pope or his poetry. Now also: a person who studies or writes about Pope or his work.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Leonard Welsted (bap. 1688, d. 1747), poet. In some forms from the name of Alexander Pope + -ian. In some forms from the name of Pope + -ean.

 
 
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