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单词 epistolarian
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Definition of epistolarian in English:

epistolarian

noun ɪˌpɪstəˈlɛːrɪən
literary
  • A writer of letters.

adjective ɪˌpɪstəˈlɛːrɪən
literary
  • That writes letters; devoted to letter-writing.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Anna Porter (1780–1832), novelist. From classical Latin epistola epistle + -arian, after e.g. antiquarian, antiquarian.

Definition of epistolarian in US English:

epistolarian

nounɪˌpɪstəˈlɛːrɪən
literary
  • A writer of letters.

adjectiveɪˌpɪstəˈlɛːrɪən
literary
  • That writes letters; devoted to letter-writing.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Anna Porter (1780–1832), novelist. From classical Latin epistola epistle + -arian, after e.g. antiquarian, antiquarian.

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