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hilary

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈhɪɫɝi// hi·lary

n. a common name for women. It is short for Hilary or Hillary.

n. a feminine given name, typically a short form of Hilary or Hillary.


SIMPLE

Hilary is my best friend.

CONTEXTUAL

Hilary works as a teacher at the local primary school.

COMPLEX

The name Hilary gained widespread popularity in the mid-twentieth century, often associated with figures in politics and literature.

Origin

From Latin Hilarius (“cheerful, happy”), name of a fourth-century saint, and from its feminine form Hilaria.

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