Johnsonianism

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noun

A manner of acting or writing characteristic of, Samuel Johnson (1709–1784), English writer and lexicographer.

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Meanings

nounJohnsonianism (plural Johnsonianisms)

plural Johnsonianisms

  1. A manner of acting or writing characteristic of, Samuel Johnson (1709–1784), English writer and lexicographer.

    Synonyms: Johnsonism

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA manner of acting or writing characteristic of, Samuel Johnson (1709–1784), English writer and lexicographer.

Similar
Johnsonism
Also see
johnsonism

Origin

From Johnsonian + -ism.

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APA

Johnsonianism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Johnsonianism

MLA

“Johnsonianism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Johnsonianism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Johnsonianism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Johnsonianism.

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