Horatio Alger

Horatio Alger

noun
of or characteristic of the heroes in the novels of Horatio Alger, who begin life in poverty and achieve success and wealth through honesty, hard work, and virtuous behavior: the Horatio Alger story of his rise in the business world.

Origin:
1920–25

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Al·ger

[al-jer]
noun
1.
Horatio, Jr., 1834–99, U.S. novelist: author of a series of books for boys.
2.
a male given name.
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horatio alger

noun
United States author of inspirational adventure stories for boys; virtue and hard work overcome poverty (1832-1899) [syn: Alger
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