English

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Etymology

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From Merton +‎ -ian.

Adjective

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Mertonian (comparative more Mertonian, superlative most Mertonian)

  1. Of or relating to Robert K. Merton (1910–2003), American sociologist.

Noun

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Mertonian (plural Mertonians)

  1. (Oxford University, informal) A member or alumnus of Merton College, Oxford.
  2. A native or inhabitant of Merton, London.

Hypernyms

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  • (inhabitant of Merton in London): Londoner