surname

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/ˈsɜːneɪm/ English

Definitions

noun

An additional name, particularly those derived from a birthplace, quality, or achievement; an epithet.
An additional name given to a person, place, or thing; a byname or nickname.
The name a person shares with other members of that person's family, distinguished from that person's given name or names; a family name.
(Classical studies) The cognomen of Roman names.

verb

To give a surname to.
To call by a surname.

Related words

Synonyms

byname nickname sobriquet epithet family name last name to-name cognomen forename moniker name named naming title noun sake administrative administration

Associated

patronymic surnames notable feminine refer include counterpart spelt pinyin masculine lieu spelled

Rhymes

proclaim dame frame exclaim shame acclaim aflame flame same name

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