Jacksonian

[jak-soh-nee-uh n]

adjective

of or relating to Andrew Jackson, his ideas, the period of his presidency, or the political principles or social values associated with him: Jacksonian democracy.

noun

a follower of Andrew Jackson.

Origin of Jacksonian

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25; Jackson + -ian

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Examples from the Web for jacksonian

Contemporary Examples of jacksonian

Healey describes his politics as "libertarian in some aspects, Jacksonian, Jeffersonian, socially liberal, fiscally conservative."
How to Run a Statewide Campaign on $38
Michael Ames
November 12, 2014
He can use that affinity to build confidence for a Jacksonian approach to world chaos.
Rick Perry: America’s Next Top Strategist?
James Poulos
September 20, 2014
That strategy clashes with a Republican base that is particularly Jacksonian in off-year elections, like the 2010 Tea Party wave.
Republicans Push Back as Rove Aims to Appoint Himself Kingmaker
Lloyd Green
February 10, 2013
But until Sunday, his foreign policy had lacked “Jacksonian” appeal.
Bin Laden Killing Erases Democrats' Wimp Factor
Peter Beinart
May 3, 2011

Historical Examples of jacksonian

That was the first and most important step in the Jacksonian Revolution.
A History of the United States
Cecil Chesterton
Where did Mr. Todd learn anything about Jacksonian principles?
Coniston, Complete
Winston Churchill
In 1827 he was sent to Congress by the Jacksonian Democrats.
Early Western Travels, 1748-1846 (Volume XXVI)
Various
He represents the assertive, Jacksonian period of our national existence.
The American Spirit in Literature,
Bliss Perry
Houston was a man after Benton's own heart, and was thoroughly Jacksonian in type.
Thomas Hart Benton
Theodore Roosevelt

British Dictionary definitions for jacksonian

Jacksonian

adjective

of or relating to a person surnamed Jackson, esp Andrew Jackson

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Word Origin and History for jacksonian

Jacksonian

1824, of or in the character of U.S. politician Andrew Jackson (1767-1845). The surname is recorded from early 14c., literally "son of a man named Jack."