Junius

[ joon-yuhs ]

noun

1. the pen name of the unknown author of a series of letters published in a London newspaper (1769–72), attacking the British king and his ministers' abuse of royal prerogative in denying John Wilkes his seat in Parliament.
2. Franciscus, 1589–1677, English philologist, born in Germany.

Junius

/ ˈdʒuːnjəs /

noun

1. Junius18th century18th centuryMEnglishPOLITICS: political writer pen name of the anonymous author of a series of letters (1769–72) attacking the ministries of George III of England: now generally believed to have been written by Sir Philip Francis

Example Sentences

Duchess of Devonshire had just sold for more money than any painting ever, and it was about to be sold for even more money to the American millionaire Junius Spencer Morgan.

From Literature

The most important of these tutors, he remembers, was Quintus Junius Rusticus, who corrected his impetuous character and introduced him to the Stoic philosophers.

From National Geographic

Several pro-establishment lawmakers, including Junius Ho, have publicly opposed the event, which runs from Friday to the following Saturday.

From Washington Times

Several pro-establishment lawmakers, including Junius Ho, have publicly opposed the event, which runs from Friday to the following Saturday.

From Seattle Times

Pro-Beijing lawmaker Junius Ho on Thursday sent a letter to the city's leader John Lee, saying that the agenda of the gay games is to promote same-sex marriage, accusing it of violating the NSL.

From Reuters