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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMorrisonian
/mɒrɪˈsoʊniən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or characteristic of the works or themes of Toni Morrison.
"The novel's morrisonian themes of identity and heritage resonated deeply with the audience." - 2
Describing a style of writing that incorporates elements of African American culture and history.
"Her morrisonian prose captures the complexities of race and gender in America."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Morrisonian' derives from the name of the American poet and novelist, Toni Morrison, who was active during the late 20th century. It reflects her literary style and themes, particularly those related to African American culture and identity, evolving from her influential works in the 1980s and 1990s.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Morrisonian" is said worldwide
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Morrisonien
Transliteration: Morrisonien
"Les thèmes morrisoniens sont souvent explorés dans la littérature contemporaine."
Morrisonisch
Transliteration: Morrisonisch
"Die morrisonischen Themen sind in vielen modernen Romanen zu finden."
Morrisoniano
Transliteration: Morrisoniano
"La scrittura morrisoniana affronta questioni di identità e cultura."
Morrisoniano
Transliteration: Morrisoniano
"Los temas morrisonianos son fundamentales en la literatura afroamericana."
Morrisoniano
Transliteration: Morrisoniano
"A prosa morrisoniana explora a complexidade da identidade."
मॉरिसनियन
Transliteration: Morrisonian
"मॉरिसनियन साहित्य में पहचान और संस्कृति के मुद्दों की खोज होती है।"
莫里森风格的
Transliteration: Mòlǐsēn fēnggé de
"莫里森风格的作品常常探讨身份和文化。"
모리슨 스타일의
Transliteration: Moriseun seutail-ui
"모리슨 스타일의 문학은 정체성과 문화 문제를 다룹니다."
モリソン風の
Transliteration: Morison-fū no
"モリソン風の作品は、アイデンティティと文化の問題を探求します。"
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