"Napoléonian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Napoléonian [comparative], most Napoléonian [superlative]
Etymology: From Napoléon + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Napoléon|ian}} Napoléon + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Napoléonian (comparative more Napoléonian, superlative most Napoléonian)
  1. Alternative form of Napoleonian Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Napoleonian
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