Ricardian1Pronunciation: /rɪˈkɑːdiən/Definition of Ricardian adjective 1relating to the time of any of three kings of England, Richard I, II, and III. of or holding the view that Richard III was a just king who was misrepresented by Shakespeare and other writers. 2relating to the political economist David Ricardo. noun 1a contemporary or supporter of Richard III. 2an adherent of the theories of David Ricardo. Derivatives Ricardianism noun Origin:from medieval Latin Ricardus 'Richard' + -ianRicardian in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of Ricardian in the US English dictionary