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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

C1

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

See also

Johnsonianism Johnsonism Johnsonite Johnsonomics Johnsonville Johnsrud