Cromwellian

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • Of or pertaining to Oliver Cromwell (1599–1658), who became commander-in-chief of the parliamentary forces in the struggle with Charles I. of England, and in 1653 was chosen lord protector of the commonwealth of England, with sovereign powers.
  • noun. An adherent of Oliver Cromwell; a soldier who fought under Cromwell.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • adjective. of or pertaining to Oliver Cromwell.
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  • adjective. of or relating to or in the manner of Oliver Cromwell
  • Word Usage
    "Speaking as an Irish person I can state Galloway is not the one that should be referred to as “cromwellian” perhaps Velshi should save that term for the leader of the ADL who publically campaigned against Galloways entrance, and lobbied Canadian poiticians claiming Galloway was collecting for a “terrorist” org, when it was for humanitarian aid for victims of genocide."
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