kehitysromaani

Finnish

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

Etymology

Compound from Finnish kehitys (development) + Finnish romaani (novel).

Origin

Finnish

romaani

Gloss

novel

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