dr. johnson
Definition
Proper noun: - Samuel Johnson: "Dr. Johnson" is a common reference to Samuel Johnson, an influential 18th-century English writer, critic, and lexicographer, best known for compiling "A Dictionary of the English Language."
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The biography "The Life of Samuel Johnson" by James Boswell details the world of Dr. Johnson.
- Dr. Johnson's dictionary was a monumental achievement in English lexicography.
Advanced Usage
- "The Age of Johnson": A term used in literary history to describe the period in the second half of the 18th century, dominated by the influence of Samuel Johnson and his circle.
- The poetry of the Age of Johnson often emphasized moral themes.
Variants and Related Words
- Johnsonian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Samuel Johnson, his works, or his style.
- The essay was written in a Johnsonian style, full of wit and Latinate vocabulary.
Synonyms
- Samuel Johnson: The full name.
- The Great Lexicographer: An epithet often used for him.
Related Idioms
- "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.": A famous quotation attributed to Dr. Johnson, expressing his fondness for London.
- He quoted Dr. Johnson to explain why he loved city life so much.
Noun
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English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
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