Tolstoyan
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Adjective[edit]
Tolstoyan (comparative more Tolstoyan, superlative most Tolstoyan)
- Of or relating to Leo Tolstoy, the Russian writer.
- 2005, James D. Hunt, An American Looks at Gandhi, Bibliophile South Asia, page 37 [1]
- This essay will look first at Gandhi's knowledge of Tolstoy and proceed to the persons, organizations, and books that enlarged and enriched Gandhi's knowledge of Tolstoyan values.
- 2005, James D. Hunt, An American Looks at Gandhi, Bibliophile South Asia, page 37 [1]
Translations[edit]
of or relating to Tolstoy
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Noun[edit]
Tolstoyan (plural Tolstoyans)
- A follower of Tolstoy, who advocates and practises manual labor, simplicity of living, non-resistance, etc., holds that possession of wealth and ownership of property are sinful, and rejects all religious teachings not coming directly from Christ.
Translations[edit]
follower of Tolstoy
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