How to Pronounce "jeffersonian"
word
ˌdʒɛfɝˈsoʊniən
jeff-er-SOH-nee-uhn
ˌdʒɛfəˈsəʊniən
jeff-uh-SOH-nee-uhn
Definition
Relating to Thomas Jefferson, especially his political ideas about democracy, individual rights, and limited government.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdʒɛfɝˈsoʊniən
British English
ˌdʒɛfəˈsəʊniən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
jeff-er-SOH-nee-uhn
UK
jeff-uh-SOH-nee-uhn
Listen in Context
The United States was founded on many Jeffersonian ideas.
A Jeffersonian approach values individual rights.
Many scholars study Jeffersonian democracy.
Her views are pretty Jeffersonian when it comes to government power.