FLOTUS
Government & Politics abbreviation · Political
| Stands for | First Lady of the United States |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
FLOTUS stands for First Lady of the United States, a political abbreviation.
Informal title for the wife of the President, who traditionally hosts White House social events and often leads public initiatives. The First Lady has an official office and staff but no constitutional duties.
Example: FLOTUS unveiled the White House holiday decorations on Monday.
Usage notes
The acronym, modeled on POTUS, came into wide use in the 1980s and 1990s and now appears on the First Lady's official social media accounts. A male presidential spouse would be called the First Gentleman. Eleanor Roosevelt, who wrote a daily newspaper column and later served as a UN delegate, is often cited as the most influential First Lady.
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- EO – Executive order
- EV – Electoral vote
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- FPTP – First-past-the-post
- FY – Fiscal year
- GND – Green New Deal
- GOP – Grand Old Party (Republican Party)
- GOTV – Get out the vote
- Gov. – Governor