Junius

American  

[joon-yuhs] / ˈdʒun yəs /

noun

1. the pen name of the unknown author of a series of letters published in a London newspaper (1769–72), attacking the British king and his ministers' abuse of royal prerogative in denying John Wilkes his seat in Parliament.

2. Franciscus, 1589–1677, English philologist, born in Germany.

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Junius British  

/ ˈdʒuːnjəs /

noun

1. pen name of the anonymous author of a series of letters (1769–72) attacking the ministries of George III of England: now generally believed to have been written by Sir Philip Francis

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Example Sentences

The tragic hero in Shakespeare’s magnificent play isn’t Julius Caesar but Marcus Junius Brutus, one of the conspirators who plots to assassinate the Roman dictator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

The most important of these tutors, he remembers, was Quintus Junius Rusticus, who corrected his impetuous character and introduced him to the Stoic philosophers.

From National Geographic • Nov. 16, 2023

Several pro-establishment lawmakers, including Junius Ho, have publicly opposed the event, which runs from Friday to the following Saturday.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2023

“This is not a private theater company that would hire actors that are doing this on their own volition. This is a community college and a public institution,” Junius said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2023

John Wilkes Booth is one of twelve children born to his flamboyant actor father, Junius Brutus Booth.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly