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Cromwellian

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌkɹɒmˈwɛliən/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to Oliver Cromwell, his ideas or policies.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A partisan of Oliver Cromwell.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Cromwellite, protectorian

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective

Meaning 3

of or relating to or in the manner of Oliver Cromwell

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Cromwell + -ian.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: cromwelliano — of or pertaining to Oliver Cromwell, his ideas or policies
  • Portuguese: cromwelliano — a partisan of Oliver Cromwell