English Explanatory Dictionary

Johnsonian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to the English writer and lexicographer Samuel Johnson (1709–1784), or characteristic of his style.
  2. Of or pertaining to Lyndon B. Johnson (1908–1973), American politician and president of the United States from 1963 to 1969.
  3. Of or pertaining to Boris Johnson (born 1964), English politician and prime minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022.
noun
  1. An enthusiast of the works of Samuel Johnson.
  2. A supporter of Boris Johnson.

Pronunciation

/d͡ʒɒnˈsəʊnɪ.ən/

Word forms

Johnsonian more Johnsonian most Johnsonian Johnsonians

Etymology

From Johnson + -ian.

Synonyms

Borisian
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