Jeffersonian
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- noun
- /ˌdʒɛfərˈsoʊniən/
- Hence, the Jeffersonians favored a decentralized system of government in which people would come to know and care about their neighbors.
Examples
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Years ago, an awful lot of people would have described themselves as "Jeffersonians."
Blog text (15) -
The age-old debate between the Jeffersonians and the Hamiltonians still rages.
Blog text (24) -
There were indeed some of the old Jeffersonians angry with the direction the country was taking, and they would later gain strength again.
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In smaller cities, I've seen courthouses that look Jeffersonian, with white columns that make you think of justice.
Fiction book (1997) -
Jeffersonians aimed to promote other virtues, particularly simplicity and the serene independence of the self-sufficient yeoman.
Academic text (1996) -
Had the Associated Press covered the United States Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison, it likely would have viewed the decision as a sweeping victory for the Jeffersonians, even though the Federalists emerged as the real prevailing party.
Academic text (2009) -
As a proud Jeffersonian, she believed in the importance of democracy and the rights of individuals.
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The group of Jeffersonians gathered to discuss their vision for a government that prioritizes liberty and equality.
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Many Jeffersonians advocate for education as a fundamental pillar of a democratic society.
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Etymology
Jeffersonian comes from the name Thomas Jefferson and the ending -ian, which means 'a follower of' or 'a person belonging to' someone (like in musician or vegetarian). So a Jeffersonian is a person who follows Jefferson's ideas about democracy and individual liberty.