释义
[ ling-koh -nee-uh n ] SHOW IPA
/ lɪŋˈkoʊ ni ən / PHONETIC RESPELLING
adjective of or relating to Abraham Lincoln, his character, or his political principles.
Origin of Lincolnian An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; Lincoln + -ian
Words nearby Lincolnian Lincoln, Abraham, Lincoln Center, Lincoln-Douglas debates, Lincolnesque, Lincoln green, Lincolnian , Lincolniana, Lincoln Memorial, Lincoln Park, Lincoln's Birthday, Lincolnshire
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Example sentences from the Web for Lincolnian Lincoln in the World focuses on several distinct challenges that defined “Lincolnian foreign policy.”
The Best Books on President Lincoln | Allen Barra| February 17, 2014| DAILY BEAST
That was a truly Lincolnian speech, because it took a very complicated claim and made it very articulate.
The Evolution of Darwin and Lincoln | The Daily Beast| February 3, 2009| DAILY BEAST
We decided that the remark was too Lincolnian to be mistaken and no man but he could have put the situation so quaintly.
Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2 (of 2) | William H. Herndon
In more than one event the Lincolnian snappy and headlong manner was the fruit of study and deliberation.
The Lincoln Story Book | Henry L. Williams
It was "Lincolnian felt," and Lincoln Island possessed yet another manufacture.
The Lincolnian droop in his great, sad, mournful mouth accentuated the resemblance to the martyr president.
The Brown Mouse | Herbert Quick
Professor Martens based his original plea of the czar's on the Lincolnian guide for the soldiers in our war.
The Lincoln Story Book | Henry L. Williams
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