English Explanatory Dictionary

Horatio Algerian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Relating to or characteristic of the fiction of Horatio Alger (1832–1899), American author who wrote rags-to-riches stories about impoverished boys attaining middle-class security and comfort through good works.

Word forms

Horatio Algerian more Horatio Algerian most Horatio Algerian

Etymology

From Horatio Alger + -ian.

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