Baker

biographical name

Ba·​ker ˈbā-kər How to pronounce Baker (audio)
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James Addison 1930–     U.S. Secretary of Treasury (1985–88); Secretary of State (1989–92)

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“Baker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Baker. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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