Jackson

[ jak-suhn ]

noun

1. Andrew Old Hickory, 1767–1845, U.S. general: 7th president of the U.S. 1829–37.
2. Lady Barbara. Ward, Barbara.
3. Helen Hunt Helen Maria Fiske, 1830–85, U.S. novelist and poet.
4. Jesse L(ouis), born 1941, U.S. Baptist minister and civil rights and political activist.
5. Joseph Jefferson Shoeless Joe, 1887–1951, U.S. baseball player.
6. Mahalia, 1911–72, U.S. gospel singer.
7. Robert Hough·wout [hou, -, uh, t], 1892–1954, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1941–54.
8. Thomas Jonathan Stonewall Jackson, 1824–63, Confederate general in the American Civil War.
9. a city in and the capital of Mississippi, in the central part.
10. a city in western Tennessee.
11. a city in southern Michigan.
12. a town in northwestern Wyoming: resort near Jackson Hole.
13. a male given name, meaning “son of Jack.”

Jackson

¹

/ ˈdʒæksən /

noun

1. a city in and state capital of Mississippi, on the Pearl River. Pop: 179 599 (2003 est)

Jackson

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/ ˈdʒæksən /

noun

1. JacksonAndrew17671845MUSPOLITICS: statesmanMILITARY: generalLAW: lawyerPOLITICS: head of state Andrew. 1767–1845, US statesman, general, and lawyer; seventh president of the US (1829–37). He became a national hero after successfully defending New Orleans from the British (1815). During his administration the spoils system was introduced and the national debt was fully paid off
2. JacksonColin (Ray)1967MBritishSPORT AND GAMES: hurdler Colin ( Ray ). born 1967, Welsh athlete: gold medallist in the 110m hurdles at the world championships (1993, 1999), European Championships (1990, 1994, 1998, 2002), and Commonwealth Games (1990, 1994)
3. JacksonGlenda1936FBritishTHEATRE: actressPOLITICS: politician Glenda. born 1936, British stage, film, and television actress, and Labour politician. Her films include Women in Love (1969) for which she won an Oscar, The Music Lovers (1970), Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971), and Turtle Diary (1985); became a member of parliament in 1992
4. JacksonJesse (Louis)1941MUSPOLITICS: politicianRELIGION: clergyman Jesse ( Louis ). born 1941, US Democrat politician and clergyman; Black campaigner for minority rights
5. JacksonMichael (Joe)19582009MUSMUSIC: pop singerMUSIC: songwriter Michael ( Joe ). 1958–2009, US pop singer, lead vocalist with the Jacksons (originally the Jackson 5) (1969–86). His solo albums include Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), and Invincible (2001)
6. JacksonPeter1961MNew ZealandFILM AND TV: film director Peter . born 1961, New Zealand film director, screenwriter, and producer; his films include Heavenly Creatures (1994), The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–03), King Kong (2005), and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
7. JacksonThomas Jonathan18241863MAmericanMILITARY: general Thomas Jonathan, known as Stonewall Jackson . 1824–63, Confederate general in the American Civil War, noted particularly for his command at the first Battle of Bull Run (1861)

Example Sentences

Jackson, they wrote, was “ignorant, inexperienced” and a “man of no labor, no patience . . . wholly unqualified by education, habit and temper for the station of the president.”

From Salon

As with Herbert, Jackson is not just one of the game’s best quarterbacks now, but also will go down as one of the best ever, Harbaugh said.

From Los Angeles Times

Flaunting his ripped physique, Jackson is costumed to resemble a Tom of Finland stud.

From Los Angeles Times

In the documentary, Osmond said that he and Jackson would reunite to “laugh and reminisce” about their childhoods.

From Salon

With his team taking a 24-6 lead at halftime, Herbert looked as if he was ready to compete with Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes for the unofficial designation as the league’s best quarterback.

From Los Angeles Times