Definition

Proper noun * James Monroe: The fifth President of the United States, serving from 1817 to 1825. He is historically significant as the author of the Monroe Doctrine, a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • President Monroe oversaw the "Era of Good Feelings," a period of relative political harmony in the United States.
  • The foreign policy principle articulated by President Monroe warned European powers against further colonization in the Americas.

Advanced Usage

• "The Monroe Doctrine": This term refers specifically to the foreign policy principle introduced by President Monroe in 1823. It asserted that the Western Hemisphere was closed to future European colonization and that the U.S. would view any European interference in the Americas as a hostile act.
  • The Monroe Doctrine shaped U.S. relations with Latin America for over a century.

Variants and Related Words

• Monroe Doctrine (noun phrase): The specific foreign policy doctrine associated with President Monroe.
• Era of Good Feelings (noun phrase): The historical period during President Monroe's administration characterized by a decline in partisan politics.

Synonyms

• James Monroe: The full name of the individual.
• The Fifth President: A descriptive title referencing his numerical order in the presidency.

Noun

1. 5th President of the United States; author of the Monroe Doctrine (1758-1831)