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Dickensian Definition & Meaning

dickensian
adjective
  1. of or like the novels of Charles Dickens (especially with regard to poor social and economic conditions)

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What does dickensian mean?
of or like the novels of Charles Dickens (especially with regard to poor social and economic conditions)
What part of speech is dickensian?
Dickensian is an adjective.

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