Buchanan

1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Bu·​chan·​an byü-ˈka-nən How to pronounce Buchanan (audio)
bə-
James 1791–1868 American politician and diplomat; 15th president of the U.S. (1857–61)

Buchanan

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

James McGill 1919–2013 American economist

Dictionary Entries Near Buchanan

Cite this Entry

“Buchanan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Buchanan. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on Buchanan

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!