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alison

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈæɫɪsən// al·i·son

n. a common name for a woman or a girl. It is a traditional name used in many English-speaking countries.

n. a female given name of Old French origin, originally a diminutive of Alice.


SIMPLE

Alison is my best friend from school.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager introduced Alison as the new head of the marketing department during the morning meeting.

COMPLEX

While the name Alison has fluctuated in popularity over the decades, it remains a classic choice that bridges the gap between traditional and modern naming conventions.

Origin

From Old French Alison, brought to England by the Normans (from Anglo-Norman Alison, from Norman Alison), diminutive of Aliz, equivalent to English Alice, from Old High German Adalhaid (“of noble kind”). Became Middle English Alisoun.

Usage

When used as a name, it is always capitalized.

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