rooseveltian
/ˌroʊzəˈvɛltiən/
adjective
- Relating to the policies, style, or principles of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, especially his New Deal programs and leadership during the Great Depression and World War II.
- The senator proposed a Rooseveltian plan to create jobs and rebuild infrastructure.
- Her approach to economic recovery was distinctly Rooseveltian, focusing on government investment.
- Many historians compare the president's bold reforms to Rooseveltian policies from the 1930s.
- Relating to the style or policies of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, especially his progressive reforms, conservation efforts, and assertive foreign policy.
- The governor's conservation program had a Rooseveltian focus on protecting national parks.
- The trust-busting law reflected a Rooseveltian commitment to breaking up monopolies.
- His foreign policy was Rooseveltian: speak softly but carry a big stick.