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shavian

/ˈʃeɪ.vi.ən/

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adjective

/ˈʃeɪ.vi.ən/formalbritishobsolete
  • ruОтносящийся к Джорджу Бернарду Шоу или его произведениям; также относится к алфавиту Шоу — фонетическому алфавиту, созданному для английского языка.

Relating to or characteristic of George Bernard Shaw or his works; also refers to the Shavian alphabet, a phonetic alphabet created for the English language.

  1. Relating to George Bernard ShawC2formal

    Of or pertaining to the Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, his literary style, or his ideas.

    ruШоуианский

    • The play had a distinctly Shavian wit and social commentary.
    • Her analysis focused on the Shavian critique of Victorian morality.
    • The lecture explored the Shavian influence on modern drama.

noun

/ˈʃeɪ.vi.ən/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее последователя или почитателя Джорджа Бернарда Шоу, его произведений или идей.

A noun referring to a follower or admirer of George Bernard Shaw, his works, or his ideas.

proper noun

  1. Admirer of George Bernard ShawC2formal

    A person who is a devoted admirer or follower of the Irish playwright and critic George Bernard Shaw, or his literary works and ideas.

    ruПочитатель Джорджа Бернарда Шоу

    • The conference was attended by many Shavians who discussed his plays.
    • As a true Shavian, she could quote long passages from 'Pygmalion'.
    • The literary society was founded by a group of dedicated Shavians.
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