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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The artist is known primarily for his work on portraits, with carefully chosen subjects: he painted Obama granting him clemency, which turned out to be prophetic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Former President Barack Obama appeared on the final episode.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

So the other day I say to her—I wonder if Michelle Obama has a weave, her hair looks fuller today, and all that heat every day must damage it.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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