English-German translations for melvillian

Definition of melvillian

• Associated with the Scottish education reformer w:Andrew Melville|Andrew Melville
• In a manner reminiscent of the writings of w:Herman Melville|Herman Melville, especially the character Captain Ahab in Melville's ''w:Moby-Dick|Moby-Dick''

Examples

• The Melvillian reforms of the 16th century.
• He had a Melvillian obsession.

Related words

• Melvin
• melvillien
• smėlvikiai