Jeffersonianism
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Jeffersonianism — Jeffersonian Jef fer*so ni*an, a. Pertaining to, or characteristic of, Thomas Jefferson (third President of the United States) or his political doctrines, which were those of the Republicanism of his time, as opposed to those of the Federalists.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
jeffersonianism — jef·fer·so·nian·ism … English syllables
jeffersonianism — ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈsōnēəˌnizəm, ōnyəˌn noun ( s) Usage: usually capitalized : the political principles and ideas held by Thomas Jefferson or later associated with his name and centering around a belief in states rights, a strict construction of the… … Useful english dictionary
Jeffersonian — Jeffersonianism, n. /jef euhr soh nee euhn/, adj. 1. pertaining to or advocating the political principles and doctrines of Thomas Jefferson, esp. those stressing minimum control by the central government, the inalienable rights of the individual … Universalium
A. A. Ames — Doc Ames Albert Alonzo Doc Ames (January 18, 1842 – November 16, 1911) held three consecutive terms as mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Ames was known for his service to his country and assistance of the poor, sometimes giving medical… … Wikipedia
individualism — /in deuh vij ooh euh liz euhm/, n. 1. a social theory advocating the liberty, rights, or independent action of the individual. 2. the principle or habit of or belief in independent thought or action. 3. the pursuit of individual rather than… … Universalium
Jeffersonian — ☆ Jeffersonian [jef΄ər sō′nē ən ] adj. of or characteristic of Thomas Jefferson or his democratic principles n. a follower of Thomas Jefferson Jeffersonianism n … English World dictionary
