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Calhounian

The English word “Calhounian” has 1 meaning listed here.

adjective

  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.

Etymology

From Calhoun + -ian.

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