Hamiltonianism
[ ham-uhl-toh-nee-uh-niz-uhm ]
noun
the political principles or doctrines held by or associated with Alexander Hamilton, especially those stressing a strong central government and protective tariffs.
Origin of Hamiltonianism
1First recorded in 1900–05; Hamiltonian + -ism
- Compare federalism.
Words Nearby Hamiltonianism
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How to use Hamiltonianism in a sentence
Not until the end of the Spanish War was a condition of public feeling created, which made it possible to revive Hamiltonianism.
The Promise Of American Life | Herbert David Croly
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