Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jacksonian
adjective
/dʒækˈsoʊniən/
Definition
Examples
- The jacksonian era saw significant changes in the political landscape of America.
- Her arguments were grounded in jacksonian principles of democracy and the common man.
- The jacksonian approach to governance emphasized the importance of direct appeal to the electorate.
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the policies and principles of Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, particularly in reference to his emphasis on populism and the power of the presidency.
Synonyms
- Populist
- Democratic
- Republican
