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Word: Reagan Administration

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The "Reagan Administration" refers to the period when Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States, from January 20, 1981, to January 20, 1989. It describes the executive branch of the U.S. government during his presidency, including his policies, decisions, and the people who worked with him.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "Reagan Administration" when discussing events, policies, or decisions made during Ronald Reagan's time as president.
• It is often capitalized because it refers to a specific historical period and a specific president.

Example:

• "The Reagan Administration focused on reducing taxes and increasing military spending."

Advanced Usage:

• In discussions about U.S. history or politics, you might compare the Reagan Administration to other administrations to highlight differences in policies or approaches.
• Example: "Unlike the Clinton Administration, the Reagan Administration emphasized deregulation."

Word Variants:

• Reaganite (noun/adjective): A person who supports the policies of Ronald Reagan or characteristics associated with his administration.
  • Example: "Many Reaganites believe in smaller government and free-market economics."

Different Meanings:

• The term "administration" can also refer more generally to any government or management team. For example, "the Biden Administration" refers to President Joe Biden’s executive team.

Synonyms:

• Presidency of Ronald Reagan
• Reagan era
• Reagan government

Related Idioms/Phrasal Verbs:

• "Run the show": To be in charge or to manage an operation, similar to how the Reagan Administration ran the government.
  • Example: "During the Reagan Administration, the President and his advisors really ran the show on foreign policy."

Summary:

The "Reagan Administration" is a specific term used to describe Ronald Reagan's time as president and the executive actions taken during those years.

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Noun

1. the executive under President Reagan

Synonyms

• reagan administration