Hamilton
ˈhæmɪltən
Definition

Definition of Hamilton - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
historyUSAmerican Founding Father who served as the first Treasury SecretaryUS
  • Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury.
2.
musicTMpopular stage musical about a US founding fatherTM
  • We watched Hamilton on Broadway last night.
musical show
3.
sportsUKEnglish Formula One racing driver and multiple world championUK
  • Lewis Hamilton has won multiple world championships.
champion driver racer
4.
financeUSUnited States ten-dollar billUS
  • He paid with a Hamilton for the meal.
tenner
5.
Bermuda capitalRarethe capital city of BermudaRare
  • Hamilton is a popular tourist destination.
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Expressions with Hamilton

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United States statesman, first Treasury Secretary, Federalist leader, died after a duel
Alexander Hamilton shaped early United States financial policy.

Origin of Hamilton

Scottish, Hamel (crooked) + dun (hill)

Terms with Hamilton included in their meaning

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football team
member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats team
politics
American political party founded by Alexander Hamilton
GTHAacr.
acr: Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
metropolitan area in Ontario Canada
Indiana
city in Hamilton County, Indiana
geography
resident of a city named Hamilton
education
relating to James Hamilton's language teaching method
mathematics
relating to the mathematician Sir William Rowan Hamilton or his work
US history
pertaining to Alexander Hamilton or his policies

Examples of Hamilton in a sentence

  • The biography of Hamilton was fascinating to read.
  • Hamilton has won numerous awards for its innovative storytelling.
  • Fans of Hamilton often sing along to its catchy tunes.
  • Hamilton secured pole position in the race.
  • Fans cheered as Hamilton crossed the finish line.
  • She found a Hamilton in her old coat pocket.

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  1. French:Alexander Hamilton, Hamilton, ...
  2. German:Hamilton, Lewis Hamilton, ...
  3. Italian:Hamilton, ...
  4. Spanish:Hamilton, ...
  5. Portuguese:Alexander Hamilton, Hamilton, ...
  6. Chinese:汉密尔顿, 刘易斯.汉密尔顿, ...
  7. Japanese:ハミルトン, ルイス・ハミルトン, ...
  8. Arabic:هَامِيلْتُون, هَامِلْتُون, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֱלֶכְּסַנְדֶּר הַמִילְטוֹן, הַמִילְטוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:Гамильтон, Льюис Хэмилтон, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Гамільтон, Льюїс Гамільтон, ...
  12. Hindi:अलेक्जेंडर हैमिल्टन, हैमिल्टन, ...
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