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Definition of wilson

wilson

/ˈwɪl.sən/
Wil · son
Plural:Wilsons
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Adjective:Wilsonian
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wilson Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A common English and Scottish patronymic surname meaning 'son of Will' (William), notably borne by Woodrow Wilson (1856–1924), the 28th president of the United States.

Example

"President Wilson played a central role in establishing the League of Nations following World War I."

2

American A city and county seat in eastern North Carolina, United States, located east of Raleigh and historically known as a major center for tobacco cultivation and auctions.

• Rhymes for wilson

• Nearby Words

willy
wilmette
wilmington
wilson
wilt
wilton
wily

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wilson. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wilson
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