bildungsroman

English

/ˈbɪl.dʊŋzˌɹoʊ.mən/

noun
Definitions
  • A novel tracing the spiritual, moral, psychological, or social development and growth of the main character, usually from childhood to maturity.

Etymology

Borrowed from German Bildungsroman.

Origin

German (Berlin)

Bildungsroman

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