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Madisonian

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌmædɪˈsəʊ.ni.ən/
  • General-American: /ˌmædɪˈsoʊ.ni.ən/
  • rhymes with -əʊniən

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to James Madison (1751–1836), fourth president of the United States, hailed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A native or inhabitant of Madison, Wisconsin, United States.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Madison + -ian.