Ibsenism

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noun (1)

Ib·​sen·​ism ˈib-sə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce Ibsenism (audio)
ˈip-
1
: dramatic invention or construction characteristic of Ibsen
2
: championship of Ibsen's plays and ideas
Ibsenite noun or adjective

Ibsenite

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noun (2)

Ib·​sen·​ite -ˌnīt How to pronounce Ibsenite (audio)
plural -s
1
: an admirer or devotee of Ibsen
2
: a dramatist who imitates Ibsen's manner or technique

Ibsenite

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adjective

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: ibsenian

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Henrik Ibsen + English -ite

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ibsenism was in 1890

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“Ibsenism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ibsenism. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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