Palmerstonian

adjective

Palm·​er·​sto·​ni·​an ¦pä|mə(r)¦stōnēən How to pronounce Palmerstonian (audio)
¦pȧ| also |lm-
: of, relating to, or in the manner of Lord Palmerston

Word History

Etymology

Henry John Temple, 3d Viscount Palmerston †1865 English prime minister + English -ian

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“Palmerstonian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Palmerstonian. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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