(1903–69), German philosopher, sociologist, and musicologist; born Theodor Wiesengrund. A member of the Frankfurt School, Adorno argued that philosophical authoritarianism is inevitably oppressive and that all theories should be rejected.
Definition of Adorno, Theodor W. in US English:
Adorno, Theodor W.
proper nounäˈdôrnō
(1903–69), German philosopher, sociologist, and musicologist; full name Theodor Ludwig Adorno Wiesengrund.