Definition

Proper noun: - William McKinley: The 25th President of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. His presidency was marked by economic growth, the Spanish-American War, and the annexation of territories like Hawaii and the Philippines.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • President William McKinley led the nation during the Spanish-American War.
  • The assassination of William McKinley brought Theodore Roosevelt to the presidency.
  • Many historians study the economic policies of the William McKinley administration.

Advanced Usage

• "McKinley Tariff": Refers to the high protective tariff enacted in 1890 during his time as a congressman, which raised rates on imported goods.

  • The McKinley Tariff was a controversial piece of legislation.

• "Age of McKinley": A term sometimes used by historians to describe the period of American imperialism and economic transformation at the turn of the 20th century.

  • The annexation of Hawaii was a key event in the Age of McKinley.

Variants and Related Words

• McKinleyism (n, rare): The political and economic policies associated with William McKinley, particularly protectionism and a strong executive.
• Mount McKinley: The former name for Denali, the highest mountain peak in North America, located in Alaska. It was named in his honor.

Synonyms

• President McKinley
• The 25th President

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "A McKinley man" (historical, idiomatic): A supporter of William McKinley and his political platform, particularly within the Republican Party of the late 19th century.
  • He was a staunch McKinley man and advocated for the gold standard.

Noun

1. 25th President of the United States; was assassinated by an anarchist (1843-1901)