adj
Napoleonic
nuh-poh-lee-O-nihk
Napoleonic (adj) means relating to Napoleon Bonaparte or his era, especially the Napoleonic Wars. Example: “The museum has an impressive collection of Napoleonic uniforms.”
adj
1
Relating to Napoleon Bonaparte or his era, especially the Napoleonic Wars.
"The museum has an impressive collection of Napoleonic uniforms."
"She is writing her thesis on Napoleonic-era trade policy."
2
Showing an inflated sense of power or ambition, likened to Napoleon.
"His napoleonic management style alienated the whole department."
How to use Napoleonic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Napoleon Bonaparte and his period, or (informally) describing someone with grand, domineering ambitions.
Common pairings
Napoleonic Wars
Napoleonic era
Napoleonic complex
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What does “Napoleonic” mean?
The word “Napoleonic” means relating to Napoleon Bonaparte or his era, especially the Napoleonic Wars. In plain terms, relating to Napoleon Bonaparte and his period, or (informally) describing someone with grand, domineering ambitions.
How do you pronounce “Napoleonic”?
“Napoleonic” is pronounced nuh-poh-lee-O-nihk (/nəˌpoʊliˈɒnɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Napoleonic” in a sentence?
Here is “Napoleonic” used in a sentence: “The museum has an impressive collection of Napoleonic uniforms.”
What part of speech is “Napoleonic”?
“Napoleonic” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “Napoleonic” have?
“Napoleonic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Napoleon Bonaparte or his era, especially the Napoleonic Wars.
