Wilsonian

[ wil-soh-nee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Woodrow Wilson.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Wilsonian¹

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; Wilson + -ian

Example Sentences

In Mr. DeSantis’s framing, these are the idealistic mutterings of a “Wilsonian.”

From New York Times

Japan’s outlook as a maritime power is more like Britain’s in the 19th century than the United States’ “Wilsonian” tradition — that is, focused on protecting commerce and enforcing rules rather than democracy promotion.

From Washington Post

This exercise has thrown a spotlight onto the Wilsonian role in the process that granted treasonous generals their federal halos.

From Seattle Times

And perhaps can reduce nations supposedly supporting Ukraine to paralytic dithering about whether sanctions, or which sanctions, are an appropriate response to an aggression wielding a Wilsonian concept.

From Washington Post

Also Wilsonian is the light, seemingly effortless touch of “Circus.”

From Los Angeles Times