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anthony

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈænθəni// an·tho·ny

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

n. a masculine given name of Latin origin, specifically from the Roman family name Antonius. It is a proper noun used to identify a specific person.


SIMPLE

My friend Anthony lives in London.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager asked Anthony to lead the meeting because he has the most experience with the new software.

COMPLEX

While the name has many variations across different languages, Anthony remains a steadfast choice for parents seeking a classic and historically significant name for their child.

Synonyms
Origin

From Latin Antōnius, name of a Roman gens (with excrescent -h- suggested by an unetymological association with Ancient Greek ἄνθος (ánthos, “flower”)). The Roman clan name is of uncertain etymology, but is not Greek or Hebrew; most likely of Etruscan origin, possibly derived from Ani, the Etruscan god of the sky. Doublet of Antoine.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.

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