Comtian

Comtian
/kom"tee euhn, kawonn"-/, adj.
1. Also, Comtean. of or pertaining to the philosophy of Auguste Comte.
n.
2. a follower of the philosophy of Auguste Comte.
[1850-55; A. COMTE + -IAN]

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