Johnsonian: Meaning and Definition of
John•so•ni•an
Pronunciation: ( jon-sō'nē-un), [key]
— adj.
- of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Samuel Johnson or his works.
- having the quality of Johnsonese.
—n.
- a person who writes in the Johnsonian style.
- a teacher or critic who specializes in the works of Samuel Johnson.
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