Cheney

UK: /ˈtʃeɪnɪ/ US: (chā′nē, chē′-)

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Che•ney¹  (chā′nē, chē′-), n. 

1. Biographical Richard, born 1941, U.S. politician: secretary of defense 1989–93;
   vice president of the U.S. under George W. Bush since 2001.

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Cheney / ˈtʃeɪnɪ/ noun

1. Richard B(ruce), known as Dick. born 1941, US Republican politician; Secretary of Defense (1989–93); vice president of the US (2001–09)