Obama

American

[oh-bah-muh] / oʊˈbɑ mə /

noun

Barack (Hussein), Jr. born 1961, 44th president of the U.S. 2009–17.
Michelle Michelle LaVaughn Robinson, born 1964, U.S. First Lady 2009–17 (wife of Barack Obama).

Obama British

/ əʊˈbɑːmə /

noun

Barack ( Hussein ) (bəˈrɑːk). born 1961, US Democrat politician: 44th president of the US from 2009

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He dropped out early and John McCain won the GOP presidential nomination, before losing to Barack Obama that November.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

A military operation to retrieve the material would be easier if the US knew exactly where the stockpile was, said Jason Campbell, a former senior US defence official in the Obama and Trump administrations.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He previously served as associate White House counsel in the Obama administration.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

She has interviewed presidents including George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump, and has become a staple presence in the homes of millions across America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Barack Obama s voice rose and fell, his face solemn, and around him the large and resplendent crowd of the hopeful.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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