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Hobbsian

Hobbsian is the rare form of Hobbesian.

Meaning of Hobbesian

Adjective

Hobbesian (comparative more Hobbesian, superlative most Hobbesian)

  1. Of, relating to, or influenced by Thomas Hobbes or his philosophical theories.
    • a Hobbesian theory of the state
  2. (figuratively) Involving unrestrained, selfish, and uncivilized competition.
    • a cutthroat, Hobbesian environment

See all 3 meanings of Hobbesian

Forms of Hobbsian

comparativemore Hobbsian
superlativemost Hobbsian

Questions about Hobbsian

What is Hobbsian the rare form of?
Hobbsian is the rare form of Hobbesian.

Words near Hobbsian in the dictionary

  1. hobblings
  2. hobbly
  3. hobbock
  4. hobbocks
  5. Hobbs
  6. Hobbsian
  7. hobby
  8. hobby bobbies
  9. hobby bobby
  10. hobby desk
  11. hobby desks

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