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- [krom-wel-ee-uh n, kruhm-]
- /krɒmˈwɛl i ən, krʌm-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [krom-wel-ee-uh n, kruhm-]
- /krɒmˈwɛl i ən, krʌm-/
Definitions of cromwellian word
- adjective cromwellian of, relating to, or characteristic of the politics, practices, etc., of Oliver Cromwell or of the Commonwealth and Protectorate. 1
- adjective cromwellian noting or pertaining to a style of English furnishings of the middle 17th century, characterized by austerity, the use of oak and leather, and simple, decorative moldings. 1
- noun cromwellian (historical) A partisan of Oliver Cromwell. 0
- adjective cromwellian Of or pertaining to Oliver Cromwell, his ideas or policies. 0
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Origin of cromwellian
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1715-25; Cromwell + -ian
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Parts of speech for Cromwellian
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cromwellian popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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