(1758–1831), American Democratic Republican statesman, 5th president of the US 1817–25. In 1803, while minister to France under President Jefferson, he negotiated and ratified the Louisiana Purchase; he is chiefly remembered, however, as the originator of the Monroe Doctrine.
Definition of Monroe, James in US English:
Monroe, James
proper nounmənˈrō
(1758–1831), 5th president of the US 1817–25. In 1803, while minister to France under President Jefferson, he negotiated and ratified the Louisiana Purchase. During his presidency, the Adams-Onis Treaty 1819, which allowed the US to acquire Florida from Spain, was negotiated. A Democratic-Republican, he is chiefly remembered as the originator of the Monroe Doctrine.