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Lincolnian

Lincolnian

1 8.4
About Abraham Lincoln, his ideas, or his way of leading
  • adjective
  • /lɪŋˈkoʊniən/
  • Formal
: lincolniano
  • The senator gave a Lincolnian speech that emphasized unity and justice.

Examples

  • Historians debate whether the president’s decisions were truly Lincolnian in principle.

  • Her speech was filled with Lincolnian ideals of equality and freedom.

  • Her leadership style is often described as Lincolnian for its honesty and humility.

  • The Lincolnian approach to leadership emphasizes empathy and understanding.

  • The senator gave a Lincolnian speech that emphasized unity and justice.

  • Her leadership style is often described as Lincolnian for its honesty and humility.

  • The Lincolnian approach to leadership emphasizes empathy and understanding.

Synonyms

Lincolnesque
vsLincolnian
  • Formal
1 9.3

Shows calm, honesty, and dignity like Abraham Lincoln

has the same meaning but is a different adjective form

Surface Forms

Lincolnian positive

Morphology

Lincolnian = Lincoln (transparent) = Lincoln + ian

Productive adjectival formation from the proper name 'Lincoln' with the suffix '-ian' clearly meaning 'relating to Lincoln'.

Etymology

The word Lincolnian comes from the name Lincoln and means 'relating to Abraham Lincoln'. Use it for ideas, actions, or a style that are like his, such as being honest, humble, and wanting unity and justice.