Gladstonian

Speech parts

1. Gladstonian - Noun

2. Gladstonian - Adjective

Meaning

Gladstonian (comparative more Gladstonian, superlative most Gladstonian)

Of or pertaining to William Ewart Gladstone (1809–1898), British prime minister four times between 1868 and 1894.

Gladstonian (plural Gladstonians)

A political supporter of William Ewart Gladstone.

Examples

Matthew, Gladstone. 1809–1874, p. 147. In the 1860s and 1870s, Gladstonian Liberalism was characterised by a number of policies intended to improve individual liberty and loosen political and economic restraints. Source: Internet

Volume II (London: Longmans, 1876), p. 377. The Gladstonian Liberal MP John Morley published two books on Burke (including a biography) and was influenced by Burke, including his views on prejudice. Source: Internet

This Gladstonian concept of a harmonious Concert of Europe was opposed to and ultimately defeated by the Germans with a Bismarckian system of manipulated alliances and antagonisms. Source: Internet

The Gladstonian era William Gladstone For the next thirty years Gladstone and Liberalism were synonymous. Source: Internet

Wrigley, p. 247. Asquithian Liberals continued to advocate traditional Gladstonian policies of sound finance, peaceful foreign relations and the better treatment of Ireland. Source: Internet

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