Tolstoyan

== English == === Alternative forms === Tolstoian === Etymology === From Tolstoy +‎ -an. === Adjective === Tolstoyan (comparative more Tolstoyan, superlative most Tolstoyan) Of or relating to Leo Tolstoy, the Russian writer. 2005, James D. Hunt, An American Looks at Gandhi, Bibliophile South Asia, page 37 [1] This essay will look first at Gandhi's knowledge of Tolstoy and proceed to the persons, organizations, and books that enlarged and enriched Gandhi's knowledge of Tolstoyan values. ==== Translations ==== === Noun === Tolstoyan (plural Tolstoyans) A follower of Tolstoy, who advocates and practises manual labor, simplicity of living, non-resistance, etc., holds that possession of wealth and ownership of property are sinful, and rejects all religious teachings not coming directly from Christ. ==== Translations ====