Napoleonic
/nəˌpoʊliˈɒnɪk/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of or pertaining to Napoleon Bonaparte. not-comparable
"Napoleonic Wars"
- 2 Suffering from Napoleon complex. not-comparable
- 3 Having to do with the Napoleonic Wars. not-comparable
Adjective
- 1 of or relating to or like Napoleon Bonaparte wordnet
Example
More examples"Napoleon is remembered for his establishment of France's Napoleonic Code, which has had a great influence on the legal systems of other countries. In the US, for example, the legal system of the State of Louisiana is based on the Napoleonic Code."
Etymology
From Napoleon + -ic.