Reagan
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Definition
Proper noun * Ronald Reagan, Ronald Wilson Reagan: The 40th President of the United States, serving from 1981 to 1989. A former Hollywood actor and Governor of California, he is a central figure in modern American conservative politics.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- President Reagan implemented economic policies known as "Reaganomics."
- The biography provides a detailed account of Reagan's early life in Illinois.
- Historians often debate Reagan's role in the end of the Cold War.
Advanced Usage
- "The Reagan Era" or "The Age of Reagan": A period in American political and cultural history defined by the influence of Ronald Reagan's conservative ideology and policies, often extending beyond his actual presidency.
- The political realignment that began in the Reagan Era continues to shape American politics today.
Variants and Related Words
- Reaganesque (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the policies, style, or beliefs of Ronald Reagan.
- The candidate's speech had a distinctly Reaganesque tone of optimism.
- Reaganomics (noun): The economic policies promoted by U.S. President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s, emphasizing tax rate reduction to spur economic growth, control of the money supply to curb inflation, deregulation, and reduction in government spending.
- The debate over the long-term effects of Reaganomics is ongoing.
Synonyms
- The Great Communicator: A common nickname for Ronald Reagan, referring to his noted skill in public speaking and connecting with audiences.
- The Gipper: A nickname derived from his role as football player George Gipp in the film ; often used in the phrase "Win one for the Gipper."
Noun
- 40th President of the United States (1911-2004)