adj
Napoleonic
nuh-poh-lee-O-nihk
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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