SINCE 1828
John Bull
noun
\ ˈjän-ˈbu̇l
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Definition of John Bull
1
: the English nation personified : the English people
2
: a typical Englishman
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John Bullish
\ ˈjän-ˈbu̇-lish
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adjective
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adjective
John Bullishness
noun
John Bullism
\ ˈjän-ˈbu̇-ˌli-zəm
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noun
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noun
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John Bull
noun
English Language Learners Definition of John Bull
old-fashioned
: the people or country of England
: a typical Englishman
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