n. a supporter of the policies of Sir John A. Macdonald, 1815-1891; a Conservative.
- 1872  In truth, the theory that all men are born Nationalists or Realists would be more tenable than the theory that they are born Macdonaldite or Grits.
- 1916  . . . Borden had the magnificent moral courage to take the leadership of the Macdonaldites in Canada. . . .