Johnsonian


[jon-soh-nee-uh n] /dʒɒnˈsoʊ ni ən/

adjective
1.
of, relating to, or characteristic of Samuel or his works.
2.
having the quality of Johnsonese.
noun
3.
a person who writes in the Johnsonian style.
4.
a teacher or critic who specializes in the works of Samuel .
/dʒɒnˈsəʊnɪən/
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or characteristic of Samuel Johnson, his works, or his style of writing

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