Junius
Americannoun
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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.
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Franciscus, 1589–1677, English philologist, born in Germany.
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She charts a striking pattern in which the themes of the Junius letters were closely echoed in Richmond’s parliamentary speeches.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
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
Suddenly, the crowd was booing and Junius Becker was waving his arms and Willie Streeter was trying to struggle away from Bud and the dentist.
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
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