Hamiltonianism

Ham·il·to·ni·an·ism

[ham-uhl-toh-nee-uh-niz-uhm]
noun
the political principles or doctrines held by or associated with Alexander Hamilton, especially those stressing a strong central government and protective tariffs.
Compare federalism.


Origin:
1900–05; Hamiltonian + -ism

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