Buchanan

American  

[byoo-kan-uhn, buh-] / byuˈkæn ən, bə- /

noun

1. James, 1791–1868, 15th president of the U.S. 1857–61.

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Buchanan British  

/ bjuːˈkænən /

noun

1. George . 1506–82, Scottish historian, who was tutor to Mary, Queen of Scots and James VI; author of History of Scotland (1582)

2. James . 1791–1868, 15th president of the US (1857–61)

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Example Sentences

Judge Buchanan said Buchan had been "appallingly reckless" and also banned him from driving for 10 years and 11 months.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Pat Buchanan never surpassed modest limits of political success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

All were “just as phony as the original citation,” Buchanan noted.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

A number of names have been linked with Banksy in the past, including Robert Del Naja, Robin Gunningham, Art Attack's Neil Buchanan or a Bristol art collective.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The election came, Mr. Buchanan was elected, and the endorsement, such as it was, was secured At length, a squabble springs up...”

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith