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mckinley

/məˈkɪn.li/
Mc · Kin · ley
Plural:McKinleys
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mckinley Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A former official name (as Mount McKinley) for Denali, the highest mountain peak in North America, located in the Alaska Range of south-central Alaska, United States.

2

American William McKinley (1843–1901), the 25th President of the United States, who served from 1897 until his assassination in 1901 and led the nation during the Spanish-American War.

Example

"Historians often view McKinley's presidency as a major turning point in American foreign policy and economic expansion."

3

American A rarely circulated United States five-hundred-dollar banknote bearing the portrait of President William McKinley.

Example

"The collector was thrilled to acquire a crisp vintage McKinley at the numismatic auction."

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mcgregor pit viper
mckenzie
mckenzie river
mckinley
mclean
mclean falls
mcway

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mckinley. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mckinley
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