Calhounian

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Calhoun +‎ -ian

Adjective[edit]

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.
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