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English
Etymology
From Merton + -ian.
Adjective
Mertonian (comparative more Mertonian, superlative most Mertonian)
- Of or relating to Robert K. Merton (1910–2003), American sociologist.
Noun
Mertonian (plural Mertonians)
- (Oxford University, informal) A member or alumnus of Merton College, Oxford.
- A native or inhabitant of Merton, London.
Hypernyms
- (inhabitant of Merton in London): Londoner