johnson meaning and definition

JOHNSON noun

Definition of Johnson (noun)

1. English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
   • synonyms: Dr. Johnson, Samuel Johnson
2. 36th President of the United States; was elected vice president and succeeded Kennedy when Kennedy was assassinated (1908-1973)
   • synonyms: LBJ, Lyndon Baines Johnson, Lyndon Johnson, President Johnson, President Lyndon Johnson
3. 17th President of the United States; was elected vice president and succeeded Lincoln when Lincoln was assassinated; was impeached but acquitted by one vote (1808-1875)
   • synonyms: Andrew Johnson, President Andrew Johnson, President Johnson