Calhounism

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noun

Support for 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

nounCalhounism (uncountable)
  1. historicaluncountableSupport for 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 + -ism.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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