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armstrong

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɑɹmˌstɹɑŋ// arm·strong

n. a famous family name in English-speaking countries. It is most well-known because of Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon.

n. a common surname of Scottish and English origin, literally meaning 'strong arm'. It is most frequently associated with historical figures in aerospace and jazz music.


SIMPLE

Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon.

CONTEXTUAL

The history teacher explained that the name Armstrong originally described a person with great physical strength.

COMPLEX

While Neil Armstrong remains a global icon for lunar exploration, Louis Armstrong is equally celebrated for his transformative influence on the development of jazz and popular music.

Origin

By surface analysis, arm + strong. The rural municipality in Manitoba is named after politician James William Armstrong (1860 - 1928).

Usage

Used as a proper noun; when referring to a family as a group, it takes the plural form 'the Armstrongs'.

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