Calhounian

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adjective

Of or relating to John C. Calhoun (1782–1850), American statesman and political theorist, best remembered for his defense of slavery and for advancing the concept of minority rights in politics, in the context of defending Southern values from perceived Northern threats.

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Meanings

adjectiveCalhounian (comparative more Calhounian, superlative most Calhounian)

comparative more Calhounian · superlative most Calhounian

  1. Of or relating to John C. Calhoun (1782–1850), American statesman and political theorist, best remembered for his defense of slavery and for advancing the concept of minority rights in politics, in the context of defending Southern values from perceived Northern threats.

Origin

From Calhoun + -ian.

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APA

Calhounian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Calhounian

MLA

“Calhounian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Calhounian. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Calhounian,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Calhounian.

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