Jacksonian

See also: jacksonian

English

Etymology

From Jackson +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /d͡ʒækˈsoʊn.i.ən/

Noun

Jacksonian (plural Jacksonians)

1. An adherent of Andrew Jackson's politics and policies, or one who admires Jackson as a historical figure.

Synonyms

• Jacksonite

Adjective

Jacksonian (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to someone whose last name was Jackson.
2. Of or pertaining to the politics and policies of Andrew Jackson.
3. Of or pertaining to Jacksonian seizures, characteristic of certain forms of epilepsy (after John Hughlings Jackson).

Derived terms

• Jacksonian democracy
• Jacksonian Democrat