Joh

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/d͡ʒəʊ/

proper noun

Sir Johannes “Joh” Bjelke-Petersen (1911–2005), Premier of Queensland 1968–1987.

Less commonScrabble 13

Meanings

Joh1

proper noun
  1. diminutiveDiminutive of Johannes, notably used in reference to
  2. Diminutive of Johannes, notably used in reference to:
    1. AustraliangovernmentSir Johannes “Joh” Bjelke-Petersen (1911–2005), Premier of Queensland 1968–1987.

      Nationals shake off Joh era.

      2006 December 29, The Australian
      2 more examples

      How Joh inspired a generation.

      2005 April 25, Sydney Morning Herald

      Abolishing compulsory voting would take Queensland back to Joh era, says Wayne Swan.

      2012 January 3, The Australian

Joh2

proper nounJoh (plural Johs)

plural Johs

Origin

  1. GermanJoh
  2. EnglishJoh

Various origins: * Borrowed from German Joh. * Variant of Cho, a Korean surname.

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Cite this entry
APA

Joh. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Joh

MLA

“Joh.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Joh. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Joh,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Joh.

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