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Meaning of Johnsoniana | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
d͡ʒɒnˌsəʊ.niˈɑːnə

Definitions

The sayings or writings of Samuel Johnson (1709–1784), English writer and lexicographer.

plural, plural-only

Examples

“He was able to add largely to the existing stores of Johnsoniana, and Dr. Hall, Dr. Harwood, Lord Rokeby, Lord Stowell, Sir James Mackintosh, Sir Walter Scott, and many others, give him valuable memoranda.”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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