clinton administration
Học thuậtThân thiện
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
- the executive under President Clinton