Hamiltonian
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- noun
- /ˌhæmɪlˈtoʊniən/
- The age-old debate between the Jeffersonians and the Hamiltonians still rages.
Examples
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What is Hamiltonian about the blue social model except that it represents an aggregation of power to the federal government?
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The rest of it was bribes for votes, not very Hamiltonian.
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The decline of the blue social model, part Hamiltonian, part social democratic, is the reality that shapes the debate.
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For the moment, the Hamiltonians hold the upper hand.
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The Two Real Parties: The Hamiltonians and the Jeffersonians.
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As we gear up for 2012 and beyond, American attention is increasingly returning to the oldest battle in our political history: the battle between the Hamiltonians and Jeffersonians that split George Washington's cabinet down the middle and established our first party system.
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Hamiltonians wanted a society of high-velocity commercial energy and restless, striving individualism in order to produce national greatness.
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The Hamiltonians believe in a strong central government to ensure the country's stability.
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In the political debate, the Hamiltonians emerged as advocates for federal power.
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Many Hamiltonians argue that a robust national bank supports economic growth.
How Supportive
92
3.7
1
8.9
810
1.0
34
4.8
373
3.2
785
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Hamiltonian as a noun comes from the name Hamilton, from Alexander Hamilton, plus the ending -ian, which means 'follower' or 'supporter of'. So a Hamiltonian is a person who supports Hamilton's political ideas, such as a strong national government and central banking.