Hamiltonism

/ˈhæməltəˌnɪzəm/ noun

Definition

Same as Hamiltonianism; the political and economic system or ideology associated with Alexander Hamilton.

Etymology

A variant form of 'Hamiltonianism' using a shorter suffix pattern. Both forms mean the same thing but '-ism' is added directly to 'Hamilton' rather than through 'Hamiltonian.'

Kelly Says

Even the spelling variations show how important this ideology was—people debated it so much that different names emerged, much like how 'democracy' and 'democratic system' both exist.

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