Hamiltonianism

[ ham-uhl-toh-nee-uh-niz-uhm ]

noun

1. the political principles or doctrines held by or associated with Alexander Hamilton, especially those stressing a strong central government and protective tariffs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hamiltonianism¹

First recorded in 1900–05; Hamiltonian + -ism

Example Sentences

Not until the end of the Spanish War was a condition of public feeling created, which made it possible to revive Hamiltonianism.

From Project Gutenberg