Hamiltonian

/ˌhæməlˈtoʊniən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to Alexander Hamilton, his ideas, or his economic and political policies.

Etymology

Named after Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804), one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The suffix '-ian' creates an adjective meaning 'of or relating to' the person named.

Kelly Says

Hamiltonian economics emphasized a strong federal government and industrial development, which directly opposed Thomas Jefferson's vision—their feud shaped whether America would be rural or industrial, and Hamilton basically won.

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