\ 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
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ˈjän-ˈbu̇-lish
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adjective
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adjective
John Bullishness
noun
John Bullism
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ˈjän-ˈbu̇-ˌli-zəm
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noun
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noun
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“John Bull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/John%20Bull. Accessed 24 Jun. 2021.
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John Bull
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English Language Learners Definition of John Bull
old-fashioned
: the people or country of England
: a typical Englishman
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