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—Napoleonically, adv.
/neuh poh'lee on"ik/, adj.
pertaining to, resembling, or suggestive of Napoleon I, or, less often, Napoleon III, or their dynasty: the Napoleonic era; a Napoleonic attitude toward one's employees.
[1860-65; NAPOLEON + -IC]
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Napoleonic /-i-onˈik/ adjective
Relating to Napoleon I or Napoleon III (1808–73)
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Main Entry: ↑napoleon
Useful english dictionary. 2012.