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Janeitism

Janeitism is the alternative form of Janeiteism.

Meaning of Janeiteism

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

Questions about Janeitism

What is Janeitism the alternative form of?
Janeitism is the alternative form of Janeiteism.

Words near Janeitism in the dictionary

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

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