(Jef-fer-so-ni-an) 5 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to or characteristic of Thomas Jefferson or his political principles, especially in advocating for a decentralized government and the rights of individual states.

Example Sentence

The Jeffersonian ideals of democracy emphasize the importance of individual liberties and limited government.

More Example Sentences

Many historians study Jeffersonian democracy to understand its impact on modern political systems.

Synonyms

decentralized; democratic-republican; agrarian

Antonyms

centralized; federalist; authoritarian

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