victorian

adjective
UK: /vɪˈktɔː.ri.ən/
US: /vɪkˈtɔːr.i.ən/

  1. Relating to the time when Queen Victoria ruled Britain (1837-1901).

    1. She likes Victorian clothes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Victorian era was a time of great change and progress in Britain. [ ] [ ]
victorian noun

  1. A person who lived during the time of Queen Victoria.

    1. My great-grandmother was a Victorian. [ ] [ ]
    2. Victorians were known for their strict social rules and customs. [ ] [ ]

  2. A house or building built in the Victorian style.

    1. They live in a Victorian house. [ ] [ ]
    2. The street is lined with beautiful Victorians, each with its own unique charm. [ ] [ ]

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The phonetic transcription of "victorian" is /vɪˈktɔː.ri.ən/ in British English and /vɪkˈtɔːr.i.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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