Mumfordian

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Mumford +‎ -ian

Adjective[edit]

Mumfordian (comparative more Mumfordian, superlative most Mumfordian)

  1. Of or relating to Lewis Mumford (1895–1990), American historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology, and literary critic.
  2. In the style of English folk rock group Mumford & Sons.
    • 2012 April 17, Caroline Sullivan, “Frank Turner – review”, in The Guardian[1], retrieved 21 September 2016:
      For every rasped-out call to arms such as Love, Ire & Song [...], there's a nostalgic Wessex Boy, whose Mumfordian jauntiness is heightened by female backing singers.