adjective
Jeffersonian
jeh-fuh-SOH-nee-uhn
adjective
1
Relating to Thomas Jefferson or the political ideas associated with him, especially limited federal government and agrarian democracy.
"The senator praised Jeffersonian ideals of local self-government."
"His writing style has a plain, Jeffersonian clarity."
noun
1
A supporter of Thomas Jefferson's political philosophy.
"Early American politics split between Jeffersonians and Federalists."
How to Use Jeffersonian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Thomas Jefferson's ideas, or a follower of them.
Word Forms
Jeffersonians plural
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Etymology
Formed from the surname Jefferson plus the adjective-forming suffix "-ian."