Definition

Noun: 1. The executive branch of the U.S. federal government during the presidency of Bill Clinton: This term refers to the administration, including the President, the Cabinet, and the appointed officials, that served from January 20, 1993, to January 20, 2001.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Clinton administration pursued policies of economic globalization and welfare reform.
  • Historians often debate the foreign policy legacy of the Clinton administration.
  • Several key initiatives, such as the Family and Medical Leave Act, were signed into law during the Clinton administration.

Advanced Usage

• "The policies of the Clinton administration...": Used to discuss the specific legislative, economic, or foreign policy agenda set during that period.
  • The economic policies of the Clinton administration are credited with helping to create a period of budget surplus.
• "A Clinton administration official stated...": Used to attribute a statement or action to a member of that executive branch.
  • A Clinton administration official later confirmed the reports.

Variants and Related Words

• Clinton-era (adj): Describing something that originated, was popular, or was characteristic of the time period when Bill Clinton was president.
  • Clinton-era trade agreements continue to influence the economy.
• Presidency of Bill Clinton: A closely related term focusing more on the office and tenure of the president himself rather than the entire executive apparatus.

Synonyms

• Clinton White House: A more informal synonym that emphasizes the presidential office and its immediate staff.
• Executive branch (1993-2001): A formal, descriptive synonym.

Notes on Meaning

This is a proper noun referring to a specific historical entity. It is always capitalized ("Clinton Administration"). The term encompasses the collective leadership, appointed officials, and policy direction of the U.S. government under President William J. Clinton.

Noun

1. the executive under President Clinton