Definition

Proper noun * Thomas Jefferson: The third President of the United States (1801-1809). He is primarily known as the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and for orchestrating the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, which dramatically expanded U.S. territory.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Thomas Jefferson wrote eloquently about liberty and democracy.
  • The biography detailed the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson.
  • Thomas Jefferson's home, Monticello, is a historical landmark.

Advanced Usage

• "Jeffersonian" (adj): Relating to or characteristic of the political principles and policies associated with Thomas Jefferson, such as agrarianism, limited federal government, and strict interpretation of the Constitution.
  • He held a Jeffersonian view of states' rights.

Variants and Related Words

• Jeffersonian (adjective): Pertaining to Thomas Jefferson or his ideas.
• Jefferson (noun): Often used alone as a shortened reference to Thomas Jefferson, especially in historical or political contexts.

Synonyms

• President Jefferson
• The Sage of Monticello (an epithet)
• The Apostle of Democracy (an epithet)

Related Phrases

• "Jeffersonian democracy": A political ideal named after Thomas Jefferson, emphasizing the worth of the individual, the supremacy of the people, and the importance of a republic of virtuous yeoman farmers.
  • The movement was inspired by the ideals of Jeffersonian democracy.

Noun

1. 3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)