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derek

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈdɛɹɪk// derek

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

n. a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is a common proper noun in English-speaking contexts.


SIMPLE

Derek is my new neighbor.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager, Derek, will be leading the meeting this afternoon.

COMPLEX

While the name Derek was exceptionally popular in the mid-twentieth century, its frequency has declined in recent decades as naming trends have shifted toward more contemporary choices.

Origin

Borrowed in the Middle Ages from a Middle Low German variant of Theodoric, and revived in the 19th century.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is almost always capitalized.

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