JACKSONIAN


Meaning of JACKSONIAN in English

I. (ˈ)jak|sōnēən adjective

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Andrew Jackson 7th president of the United States (1829-37) + English -ian

: of or relating to Andrew Jackson, his views or policies, or his era

stunned by the sheer restlessness of Jacksonian America — G.W.Pierson

especially : relating to a body of political ideas commonly associated with Andrew Jackson and vigorously championing the right and ability of the common man to participate in politics and administration and opposing the aristocratic principle of government

Jacksonian democracy

II. noun

( -s )

Usage: usually capitalized

: a follower of Andrew Jackson : an adherent of Jackson's principles or policies

III. adjective

Usage: often capitalized

Etymology: Jacksonian (epilepsy)

: of or resembling Jacksonian epilepsy

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