Madisonian

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adjective

Mad·​i·​so·​ni·​an ¦madə¦sōnēən 

: of or relating to James Madison or to his political principles

Madisonian

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noun (1)

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plural -s

: a follower of James Madison : an adherent of the political principles of Madison

persons who at that time were staunch Federalists and since that time have been staunch … Madisonians

—Annals of 14th Congress

Madisonian

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noun (2)

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plural -s

: a native or resident of Madison, Wisconsin

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

James Madison †1812, 4th U.S. president + English -ian

Noun (2)

Madison, Wisconsin + English -ian

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