Grotian
9.9
A person who follows the ideas of Hugo Grotius on law and rights
- noun
- /ˈɡroʊʃən/
- Formal
:
grotiano
- In debates about natural rights, he identified himself as a Grotian, emphasizing Grotius's influence on modern philosophy.
Examples
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As a committed Grotian, she often referenced the works of Hugo Grotius in her legal arguments.
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In the Grotian account, not everyone has equal rights.
Academic text (2003) -
The lecture attracted many students interested in the ideas of a Grotian perspective on international law.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Grotian = Grot + ian
The noun is a regular person-denoting derivative using '-ian' on the stem of the name Grotius (Grot-); its meaning ('a follower/supporter of Grotius') follows directly from that formation for learners who recognise the name.
Etymology
Grotian comes from the name of the Dutch lawyer Grotius, so a Grotian is someone who follows his 'ideas' about law and justice.
