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Johnsonian

adj · noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /d͡ʒɒnˈsəʊnɪ.ən/
  • rhymes with -əʊniən

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to the English writer and lexicographer Samuel Johnson (1709–1784), or characteristic of his style.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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adj

Meaning 2

Of or pertaining to Lyndon B. Johnson (1908–1973), American politician and president of the United States from 1963 to 1969.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: government, politics

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adj

Meaning 3

Of or pertaining to Boris Johnson (born 1964), English politician and prime minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

Topics: government, politics

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noun

Meaning 4

An enthusiast of the works of Samuel Johnson.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 5

A supporter of Boris Johnson.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Johnson + -ian.