Clinton

[ klin-tn ]

noun

1. De Witt [d, uh, , wit], 1769–1828, U.S. political leader and statesman: governor of New York 1817–21, 1825–28 (son of James Clinton).
2. George, 1739–1812, governor of New York 1777–95, 1801–04: vice president of the U.S. 1805–12.
3. Sir Henry, 1738?–95, commander in chief of the British forces in the American Revolutionary War.
4. Hillary (Rodham), born 1947, U.S. politician: senator from New York 2001–2009; secretary of state 2009–2013 (wife of William J. Clinton).
5. James, 1733–1812, American general in the Revolutionary War (brother of George Clinton).
6. William J(efferson) Bill, born 1946, 42nd president of the U.S. 1993–2001.
7. a city in E Iowa, on the Mississippi River.
8. a city in central Maryland.
9. a town in W Mississippi.
10. a city in central Massachusetts.
11. a town in S Connecticut.
12. a male given name.

Clinton

/ ˈklɪntən /

noun

1. ClintonBill1946MUSPOLITICS: politicianPOLITICS: head of state Bill, full name William Jefferson Clinton . born 1946, US Democrat politician; 42nd president of the US (1993–2001)
2. ClintonHillary Rodham.1947FUSPOLITICS: politician his wife, Hillary Rodham. born 1947, US Democrat politician and lawyer: first lady (1993–2001); senator (2001–09); secretary of state (2009–13)

Example Sentences

Calls for Grace Clinton to break into England's starting XI for Euro 2025 will only increase after yet another impressive display in their victory over Switzerland.

From BBC

Those measures include prosecuting officials involved in the FBI's investigation of ties between Russia and the Trump campaign as well as those who elected not to indict Hillary Clinton.

From Salon

In January 2001 - just before he left office - Bill Clinton pardoned his half-brother for drug distribution convictions dating back to 1985.

From BBC

And unlike in 2016, when he beat former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, he won the popular vote and the needed support in the electoral college.

From Los Angeles Times

England players Grace Clinton and Maya Le Tissier play a Lionesses edition of 'Who am I?' - taking turns describing their team-mates with impressions and funny stories before Saturday's friendly against the USA.

From BBC