Whiteheadian

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adjective

White·​head·​ian

(ˈ)hwīt¦hedēən also (ˈ)wī-

: of, relating to, or typical of Alfred North Whitehead or his organismic or process philosophy

Whiteheadian

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noun

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plural -s

: a follower of A. N. Whitehead

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Alfred North Whitehead †1947 English mathematician and philosopher + English -ian

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