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LINCOLNIAN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does Lincolnian mean?
• LINCOLNIAN (adjective)
The adjective LINCOLNIAN has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to or in the manner of Abraham Lincoln
Familiarity information: LINCOLNIAN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or in the manner of Abraham Lincoln
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
Lincolnesque; Lincolnian
Pertainym:
Lincoln (16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865))
Derivation:
Lincoln (16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865))
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