Parsonian

adjective

Par·​so·​ni·​an

pärˈsōnēən,

pȧˈs-

: of or relating to the sociological theories of Talcott Parsons

Word History

Etymology

Talcott Parsons †1979 American sociologist + English -ian

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

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