Sekirov Dictionary

Johnsonian

/d͡ʒɒnˈsəʊnɪ.ən/

adjective 3
noun 2
forms 3

adjective3

Of or pertaining to the English writer and lexicographer Samuel Johnson (1709–1784), or characteristic of his style.
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(UK) Of or pertaining to Boris Johnson (born 1964), English politician and prime minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022.
- To stop no-deal, MPs must adopt some Johnsonian ruthlessness and be ready to bring down the prime minister and put someone else, probably Jeremy Corbyn, in his place. — 2019
(US) Of or pertaining to Lyndon B. Johnson (1908–1973), American politician and president of the United States from 1963 to 1969.

noun2

A supporter of Boris Johnson.
An enthusiast of the works of Samuel Johnson.

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