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Definition of Hamilton, Alexander in US English:

Hamilton, Alexander

proper noun

  • (c.1757–1804), US politician. He established the US central banking system as secretary of the treasury 1789–95 under President George Washington and advocated a strong central government. He was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr.

Pronunciation

Hamilton, Alexander

/ˈhaməltən/