Marxian UK /ˈmɑːk.si.ən/US /ˈmɑɹk.si.ən/adjective 2noun 1forms 3 adjective2 •Of, pertaining to, or influenced by the 19th-century philosopher Karl Marx and his political and economic theories; now often distinguished from Marxist by the nuance that one does not necessarily adhere to Marxism itself.Even assuming, however, that for economic reasons capitalism cannot last indefinitely, it would still not follow that it must be replaced by Marxian socialism. — 1978 •Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Marx Brothers or their films. noun1 •A Marxist.Hannan turned from the piano and said, winking at the others: "Mac thinks a Marxian is somebody who went to St Mark's school." — 1934 formsMarxians · more Marxian · most Marxian