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Alexandrian

Syllabification: (Al·ex·an·dri·an)
Pronunciation: /ˌaligˈzandrēən/

Definition of Alexandrian

adjective

  • of or relating to Alexandria in Egypt.
  • belonging to or akin to the schools of literature and philosophy of ancient Alexandria.
  • (of a writer) derivative or imitative rather than creative; fond of recondite learning.

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