Definition

Proper noun: - Alben William Barkley: A United States politician and lawyer who served as the 35th vice president of the United States from 1949 to 1953 under President Harry S. Truman. He was a member of the Democratic Party and also served as a U.S. Senator from Kentucky.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Alben William Barkley was known for his powerful oratory skills.
  • The vice presidency of Alben William Barkley was marked by his strong support for Truman's foreign policy.

Advanced Usage

• "Barkleyesque": (informal, rare) Used to describe a style of passionate, folksy political speech reminiscent of Alben Barkley.
  • The senator's down-home, fiery address was positively Barkleyesque.

Variants and Related Words

• Barkley: A common shortened reference to Alben William Barkley.
  • Historians often refer to him simply as Barkley.

Synonyms

• Veep: (informal) Vice president.
• The Veep: A nickname specifically for Alben Barkley during his tenure.

Noun

1. United States politician and lawyer; vice president of the United States (1877-1956)