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Janeiteism

Janeiteism noun: the love or worship of the works of Jane Austen.

Noun

Janeiteism (uncountable)

  1. The love or worship of the works of Jane Austen.
    • [F]ew true admirers will hesitate, much, to admit to the possession of a mug or a tea towel from Chawton. To do so is not necessarily latter-day Janeiteism.1992, Roger Gard, “Introduction: Jane Austen’s Ease – and Criticism”, in Jane Austen’s Novels: The Art of Clarity, New Haven, Conn.; London: Yale University Press, →ISBN, section VI, page 12

Origin of Janeiteism

From Janeite + -ism.

Questions about Janeiteism

What does Janeiteism mean?
Janeiteism means the love or worship of the works of Jane Austen.
What part of speech is Janeiteism?
Janeiteism is a noun.

Words near Janeiteism in the dictionary

  1. Janeceks
  2. Janeen
  3. janegirl
  4. janegirls
  5. Janeite
  6. Janeiteism
  7. Janeites
  8. Janeitism
  9. Janelle
  10. Janelles
  11. janes

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