Jamesian adjective 4noun 1forms 3 adjective4 •Of or relating to American writer Henry James (1843–1916), regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism. •Of or relating to American philosopher, historian, and psychologist William James (1842–1910). •Of or relating to English writer M. R. James (1862–1936), known for his original ghost stories. •Relating to or characteristic of American baseball writer (and founder of sabermetrics) Bill James (1949–). noun1 •An adherent or proponent of Jamesian (in various senses) ideas. formsJamesians · more Jamesian · most Jamesian