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Definition of jackson

jackson

/ˈdʒæk.sən/
jack · son
Plural:Jacksons
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jackson Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A common English surname, frequently adapted as a first name in modern contexts.

Example

"Mr. Jackson has been teaching chemistry at the high school for over twenty years."

2

American The capital and most populous city of the state of Mississippi, located in the southern United States along the Pearl River.

3

American A United States twenty-dollar bill, so called because it features a portrait of President Andrew Jackson.

Example

"He pulled a crumpled Jackson out of his wallet to tip the valet."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jack'. Its geographical and slang applications primarily derive from Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jackson. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jackson
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