jeffersonian

Jef·fer·so·ni·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jef-er-soh-nee-uh n]
- /ˌdʒɛf ərˈsoʊ ni ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jef-er-soh-nee-uh n]
- /ˌdʒɛf ərˈsoʊ ni ən/

Definitions of jeffersonian word

adjective jeffersonian pertaining to or advocating the political principles and doctrines of Thomas Jefferson, especially those stressing minimum control by the central government, the inalienable rights of the individual, and the superiority of an agrarian economy and rural society. 1
noun jeffersonian a supporter of Thomas Jefferson or Jeffersonianism. 1
adjective jeffersonian of or characteristic of Thomas Jefferson or his democratic principles 0
noun jeffersonian a follower of Thomas Jefferson 0

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Origin of jeffersonian

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1790-1800; Jefferson + -ian

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jeffersonian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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