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barkley

/ˈbɑːrk.li/

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noun

/ˈbɑːrk.li/formalamerican
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к конкретному человеку, а именно к американскому политику и юристу, занимавшему пост вице-президента США с 1949 по 1953 год.

A proper noun referring to a specific person, specifically a United States politician and lawyer who served as vice president of the United States from 1949 to 1953.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C1formalamerican

    Alben W. Barkley, an American politician and lawyer who served as the 35th Vice President of the United States from 1949 to 1953 under President Harry S. Truman.

    ruАмериканский политик

    • Alben Barkley was known for his folksy speaking style.
    • Barkley served as a U.S. Senator from Kentucky before becoming Vice President.
    • The Barkley family has a long history in Kentucky politics.