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bennett

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈbɛnət// ben·nett

n. a common English family name. You might see it used as a first name for boys or girls too.

n. a surname of English and Old French origin, derived from the medieval name Benedict. It is also used as a masculine or feminine given name.


SIMPLE

Mr. Bennett is our new history teacher.

CONTEXTUAL

The Bennett family has lived in this small coastal village for over three generations.

COMPLEX

In Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, the Bennett household is defined by the distinct personalities of the five sisters and their parents' differing social priorities.

Usage

When used as a proper name, it is always capitalised.

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