Wilsonian

[ wil-soh-nee-uhn ]

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Wilsonian¹

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

Example Sentences

How he was hoping to do a grand Wilsonian realignment of great powers.

From The Daily Beast

And her speech was a textbook example of the strengths and weaknesses of the Wilsonian tradition.

From The Daily Beast

Commentators often called Bush a Wilsonian because he talked about promoting democracy.

From The Daily Beast

That conception, as is apparent from the letters already printed, was not the Wilsonian conception.

From Project Gutenberg

In Europe as a whole, however, the decisions were made on Wilsonian principles.

From Project Gutenberg

My young governess struck the note of the Wilsonian greeting.

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So far the Wilsonian principle could be joyfully supported by the Ambassador.

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

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