Wilsonian

[ wil-soh-nee-uhn ]

adjective
  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Woodrow Wilson.

Origin of Wilsonian

1
An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; Wilson + -ian

Words Nearby Wilsonian

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How to use Wilsonian in a sentence

  • My young governess struck the note of the Wilsonian greeting.

    Paris Vistas | Helen Davenport Gibbons
  • So far the Wilsonian principle could be joyfully supported by the Ambassador.

  • It begins with a Wilsonian peace offer—the influence is strong and supplies the deep emotional appeal of the organization.

    Proclaim Liberty! | Gilbert Seldes