Jeffersonian


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Jef·fer·so·ni·an

 (jĕf′ər-sō′nē-ən)
adj.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of Thomas Jefferson or his political attitudes and theories.
n.
A follower of Thomas Jefferson or a proponent of his politics.

Jef′fer·so′ni·an·ism n.
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Jef•fer•so•ni•an

(ˌdʒɛf ərˈsoʊ ni ən)

adj.
1. of or pertaining to Thomas Jefferson or his political principles.
n.
2. a supporter of Thomas Jefferson or his principles.
[1790–1800]
Jef`fer•so′ni•an•ism, n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.Jeffersonian - a follower of Thomas Jefferson or his ideas and principles
follower - a person who accepts the leadership of another
Adj.1.Jeffersonian - relating to or characteristic of Thomas Jefferson or his principles or theories; "Jeffersonian democracy"
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This canard seems to acquire more stature with each passing year, along with its corollary that if only we had befriended Ho, he would have warmed to our side and blossomed into a Jeffersonian democrat.
Realizing that a massive attack on the minds and beliefs of our children has been launched by the religious right on the heretofore neutral turf of our public schools, the American Humanist Association has embarked on a new program with the objective of actively promoting in our schools such Jeffersonian principles as the separation of church and state; the rule of reason over the affairs of humankind; the use of the scientific method, not superstition, to advance the human condition; and self-government by an informed citizenry.
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