ObamaCare

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. Any of various healthcare plans seen as associated with Barack Obama before or during his tenure as U.S. President; especially, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590): a healthcare reform plan that was passed in 2010 and signed into law by him.
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  1. Alternative letter-case form of ObamaCare.

Pronunciation

/oʊˈbɑ məˌkɛəɹ/

Word forms

ObamaCare Obama-care Obama Care

Etymology

Blend of Obama (“Barack Obama”) + healthcare or Medicare and perhaps influenced by earlier HillaryCare.

Synonyms

Affordable Care Act ACA Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act PPACA
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