Brother Jonathan

a humorous designation for the people of the United States collectively. The phrase is said to have originated from Washington's referring to the patriotic Jonathan Trumbull, governor of Connecticut, as "Brother Jonathan."

Brother Jonathan

the original Uncle Sam. [Am. Hist.: Hart, 110]See: America

Brother Jonathan

British slang for the typical American. [Br. Usage: Misc.]See: Everyman

Brother Jonathan

17th-century British nickname for Puritans. [Am. Hist.: Hart, 110]See: Puritanism

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