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Definition of hamilton

hamilton

/ˈhæm.əl.tən/
ham · il · ton

Plural:Hamiltons
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Adjective:Hamiltonian
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hamilton Lexical Profile

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1

American Alexander Hamilton, an American statesman, Founding Father, and the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, recognized for architecting the American financial system.

Example

"The federalist policies established by Hamilton laid the groundwork for a robust national economy in the early United States."


2

Canadian A major port city in southeastern Ontario, Canada, located at the western end of Lake Ontario, historically renowned for its prominent steel and heavy manufacturing industries.


3

The capital city of Bermuda, located on the main island, serving as the territory's principal port, commercial hub, and financial center.

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from a Scottish and English habitational surname, originating from a place in Leicestershire (historically Hameldune), combining the Old English 'hamel' (crooked or bare) and 'dun' (hill).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hamilton. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hamilton
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