I. |madə|sōnēən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: James Madison died 1812, 4th United States president + English -ian
: of or relating to James Madison or to his political principles
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: a follower of James Madison : an adherent of the political principles of Madison
persons who at that time were staunch Federalists and since that time have been staunch … Madisonians — Annals of 14th Congress
III. noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Madison, Wis. + English -ian
: a native or resident of Madison, Wisconsin