Brother Jonathan

noun

, British Archaic.

1. a male native or resident of the United States.

Example Sentences

When any important matter was in agitation the general would say, "We must consult Brother Jonathan."

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When difficulties arose, and the army was spread over the country, it became a by-word, "We must consult Brother Jonathan."

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Should this scheme be carried out, the philosophers might then adopt Brother Jonathan's motto—E pluribus unum.

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