Mertonian

English

Etymology

From Merton +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /mɜːˈtəʊ.ni.ən/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /mɝˈtoʊ.ni.ən/
• Rhymes: -əʊniən

Adjective

Mertonian (comparative more Mertonian, superlative most Mertonian)

1. Of or relating to Robert K. Merton (1910–2003), American sociologist.

Noun

Mertonian (plural Mertonians)

1. (Oxford University, informal) A member or alumnus of Merton College, Oxford.
2. A native or inhabitant of Merton, London.

Hypernyms

• (inhabitant of Merton in London): Londoner