Jeffersonian

Jeffersonian

Jeffersonian refers to several fields upon which the U.S. President Thomas Jefferson had an impact:

*Jeffersonian Model
*Jeffersonian architecture
*Jeffersonian political philosophy
*Jeffersonian democracy
*The Democratic-Republican Party (United States) were called "Jeffersonians", among many other things.


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  • Jeffersonian — Jef fer*so ni*an, a. Pertaining to, or characteristic of, Thomas Jefferson (third President of the United States) or his political doctrines, which were those of the Republicanism of his time, as opposed to those of the Federalists. n. An… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Jeffersonian — 1799 (n.), 1800 (adj.), in reference to the politics and policies of U.S. revolutionary and president Thomas Jefferson …   Etymology dictionary

  • Jeffersonian — ☆ Jeffersonian [jef΄ər sō′nē ən ] adj. of or characteristic of Thomas Jefferson or his democratic principles n. a follower of Thomas Jefferson Jeffersonianism n …   English World dictionary

  • Jeffersonian — I noun a follower of Thomas Jefferson or his ideas and principles • Hypernyms: ↑follower II adjective relating to or characteristic of Thomas Jefferson or his principles or theories (Freq. 1) Jeffersonian democracy • Pertains …   Useful english dictionary

  • Jeffersonian architecture — or Jeffersonian Colonial is an American form of Neo Classicism or Neo Palladian based on U.S. president and patriot, Thomas Jefferson s designs of his home, Monticello, his retreat at Poplar Forest, the University of Virginia, and his design of… …   Wikipedia

  • Jeffersonian democracy — is the set of political goals that were named after Thomas Jefferson. It dominated American politics in the years 1800 1820s. It is contrasted with Jacksonian democracy, which dominated the next political era. The most prominent spokesmen… …   Wikipedia

  • Jeffersonian Motor Inn — (Prentiss,США) Категория отеля: 1 звездочный отель Адрес: 1295 Frontage Road …   Каталог отелей

  • Jeffersonian simplicity — The absence of pomp or display which Jefferson aimed at in his administration as President (1801 1809), eschewing display or ceremony tending to distinguish the President from the people, as in going to the capital on horseback and with no escort …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Jeffersonian political philosophy — Jeffersonians, so named after Thomas Jefferson, support a federal government with greatly constrained powers, and are strong advocates and followers of a strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. Jefferson himself followed and exhibited… …   Wikipedia

  • Jeffersonian Apartments — Infobox Skyscraper building name = Jeffersonian Apartments | built = 1965 use = residential high rise location = 9000 East Jefferson Ave., Detroit, Michigan USA roof = top floor = 98.2 m antenna spire = floor count = 30 floor area = architect =… …   Wikipedia

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