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Definition of post-Victorian in English:

post-Victorian

Pronunciation /ˌpəʊs(t)vɪkˈtɔːrɪən/

adjective

  • Of, relating to, or designating the period of time subsequent to the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901).

noun

  • A person living in the post-Victorian era.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Oakland Tribune. From post- + Victorian.