Definition

Proper noun * Martin Van Buren: The eighth President of the United States, serving from 1837 to 1841. He was a key organizer of the Democratic Party and served as Vice President under Andrew Jackson before being elected president.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Martin Van Buren was the first president born as a citizen of the United States, rather than as a British subject.
  • The economic Panic of 1837 occurred during Van Buren's presidency.
  • Historians often study Van Buren's role in developing the modern political party system.

Advanced Usage

• "Van Buren Democrat": A historical term referring to a supporter of Martin Van Buren and his political principles, often associated with Jacksonian democracy.
  • He was a staunch Van Buren Democrat and opposed the new banking policies.

Variants and Related Words

• Van Buren, Martin Van Buren: The full name.
• The Little Magician: A common nickname for Van Buren, referring to his reputed political skill and cunning.
• The Red Fox of Kinderhook: Another nickname, referencing his hair color and his hometown of Kinderhook, New York.

Synonyms

• President Van Buren
• Martin Van Buren
• The Eighth President

Related Phrases

• "Van Buren administration": Refers to his presidency and the executive branch during his term (1837-1841).
  • The foreign policy of the Van Buren administration was focused on maintaining neutrality.
• "Era of Van Buren": A period designation in U.S. political history.
  • The Era of Van Buren was marked by severe economic depression.

Noun

1. 8th President of the United States (1782-1862)