Meanings
adjectiveLincolnian (comparative more Lincolnian, superlative most Lincolnian)
comparative more Lincolnian · superlative most Lincolnian
- Of or pertaining to Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865), 16th president of the United States.
We should never forget that the 14th Amendment was essentially Lincolnian[.]
2026 March 25, Akhil Amar, Vikram Amar, “Birthright citizenship: more on Pete Patterson’s claims”, in SCOTUSblog, archived from the original on 26 Mar 2026
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveof or relating to or in the manner of Abraham Lincoln
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Translations
Hungarian lincolni
- lincolniof or pertaining to Abraham Lincoln
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APA
Lincolnian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Lincolnian
MLA
“Lincolnian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Lincolnian. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Lincolnian,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Lincolnian.
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