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jeffersonianism

Jef·fer·so·ni·an
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    • 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 jeffersonianism word

  • adjective jeffersonianism 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 jeffersonianism a supporter of Thomas Jefferson or Jeffersonianism. 1
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Origin of jeffersonianism

First appearance:

before 1790
One of the 43% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1790-1800; Jefferson + -ian

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Parts of speech for Jeffersonianism

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adjective
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jeffersonianism 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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