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Obama

biographical name
Oba·​ma | \ ō-ˈbä-mə How to pronounce Obama (audio) \

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Barack (Hussein) 1961–     American politician; 44th president of the U.S. (2009–17)

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“Obama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Obama. Accessed 5 Jan. 2021.

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