Definition

Proper noun: * Hillary Clinton: An American politician, diplomat, and former First Lady of the United States (1993–2001). She served as a United States Senator from New York (2001–2009), as the 67th United States Secretary of State (2009–2013), and was the Democratic Party's nominee for President of the United States in the 2016 election.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Hillary Clinton advocated for healthcare reform during her husband's presidency.
  • The memoir was written by Hillary Clinton.
  • As Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton traveled extensively.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used in political analysis and historical contexts to discuss modern American politics, foreign policy during the Obama administration, and topics related to women in leadership.
  • The biography examines Hillary Clinton's impact on American diplomacy.

Variants and Related Words

• Clinton: A common shortened reference, though this can also refer to her husband, President Bill Clinton. Context is required for clarity.
  • The article compared the policies of the two Clintons.
• Hillary Rodham Clinton: The full name, which includes her maiden name (Rodham).

Synonyms

• Secretary Clinton: A formal title referencing her role as Secretary of State.
• Senator Clinton: A formal title referencing her role as a U.S. Senator.
• First Lady Clinton: A formal title referencing her role as First Lady.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Hillary Clinton's campaign": Specifically refers to her bids for the U.S. presidency, most notably in 2008 and 2016.
  • The book analyzes the strategy of Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign.
• "The Clinton era": Can refer to the period of her husband's presidency or, more broadly, to the couple's prolonged influence in U.S. politics.
  • This policy has its roots in the Clinton era.

Noun

1. wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)