Nixon

[ nik-suhn ]

noun

1. Richard M(il·hous) [mil, -hous], 1913–94, 37th president of the U.S., 1969–74 (resigned).
2. his wife Thelma Catherine Ryan Pat, 1912–93, U.S. First Lady 1969–74.

Nixon

/ nɪkˈsəʊnɪən; ˈnɪksən /

noun

1. NixonRichard M(ilhous)19131994MUSPOLITICS: politicianPOLITICS: head of state Richard M ( ilhous ). 1913–94, US Republican politician; 37th president from 1969 until he resigned over the Watergate scandal in 1974

Derived Forms

• Nixonian, adjective

Example Sentences

Milhouse, named after former President Richard Milhous Nixon, often finds himself following his best friend, Bart, into trouble as a gullible sidekick.

From New York Times

In 1969, he was appointed to the position by Richard Nixon when he was 29.

From BBC

Richard M. Nixon, another president often accused of abusing his power, often got around that issue by withholding — or “impounding” — money appropriated by Congress.

From New York Times

The fact of the matter is this: Since the end of the draft under Richard Nixon, the U.S. military has been a wholly volunteer organization from top to bottom.

From Salon

Overall, in fact, Biden issued more executive orders than any president since Richard Nixon.

From Salon