Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Oliver Cromwell, the Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 to 1658, or his period of rule.

“The Cromwellian era saw significant changes in English politics and society.”

2. noun

a person or thing that resembles Oliver Cromwell or his period of rule, especially in severity or strictness.

“The Cromwellian government imposed harsh penalties on rebels.”

3. noun

a style of landscape gardening characterized by simplicity, symmetry, and the use of hedges and trees to create formal patterns.

“The estate featured a beautiful Cromwellian garden with perfectly manicured hedges.”