Horatio Alger

adjective

of or characteristic of the heroes in the novels of Horatio Alger, who begin life in poverty and achieve success and wealth through honesty, hard work, and virtuous behavior: the Horatio Alger story of his rise in the business world.

Origin of Horatio Alger

First recorded in 1920–25

Definition for horatio alger (2 of 2)

Alger
[ al-jer ]
/ ˈæl dʒər /

noun

Horatio, Jr.,1834–99, U.S. novelist: author of a series of books for boys.
a male given name.

British Dictionary definitions for horatio alger

Alger
/ (ˈældʒə) /

noun

Horatio. 1834–99, US author of adventure stories for boys, including Ragged Dick (1867)