Churchillian

adjective

Chur·​chill·​ian ˌchər-ˈchi-lē-ən How to pronounce Churchillian (audio)
ˈchərch-ˈhi-
: of, relating to, or suggestive of Sir Winston Churchill
especially : having a bold rhetorical style
Today, the unwritten has become the unspeakable, most obviously when politicians strive for Churchillian grandeur. Anthony Barnett

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Churchillian was in 1912

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“Churchillian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Churchillian. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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