matronymic

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  1. patronymic
  2. surname
  3. family name
  4. maiden name
  5. nickname
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  • The list of those who left includes individuals' names, birth dates, patronymics and more, and identifies contract soldiers, mobilized soldiers, and conscripts.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
  • In Oakland and Macomb, gritty unknown challengers are taking on two potent political patronymics: Servitto and O’Brien.
    Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 7 Oct. 2024
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Noun
  • The other survivor, a 25-year-old flight attendant identified by her surname Koo, is reportedly in stable condition after suffering injuries to her ankle and head.
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The former president explained to Mr. Denno that his surname came from a Middle English and Anglo-Saxon word that means wheel-maker, or one who transports goods by wheel.
    John Ismay, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of surname
Noun
  • Next is the Aorus Elite 16, another laptop with a family name derived from Gigabyte’s motherboard offerings.
    & Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The weight of his family name has been heavy and the request was made to the EFL for the younger Bellingham to carry Jobe on the back of his shirt shortly after arriving at the Stadium of Light.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of family name
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  • Lopez will also revert to her maiden name, Jennifer Lynn Lopez.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Claire is charmed that the man has the same last name as her maiden name.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of maiden name
Noun
  • The city bequeathed him a new nickname, borrowed from their greatest footballing son — ‘Kvaradona’.
    David Ornstein, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • But nobody could deny the men’s enthusiasm and gumption, and members of the Hooligan Navy came to embrace the nickname with pride.
    David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of nickname
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