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colin

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈkoʊɫɪn// col·in

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

n. a masculine given name of Gaelic or Greek origin. When used as a proper name, it is always capitalised.


SIMPLE

My friend Colin is coming over for dinner tonight.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager, Colin, will be happy to assist you with any questions about your account.

COMPLEX

While the name Colin has roots in several different cultures, it remains a quintessential example of a traditional British name that has maintained steady popularity throughout the twentieth century.

Origin

Diminutive of Coll, a medieval short form of Nicholas. It has also been used to anglicize Irish Coileán and Scottish Gaelic Cailean.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalised; it can be used as a countable noun when referring to multiple people with the same name.

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