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ian

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈiən// ian

n. a common male first name in English-speaking countries. It is the Scottish version of the name John.

n. a masculine given name of Scottish origin, equivalent to the English name John. Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Iain'.


SIMPLE

My friend Ian lives in London.

CONTEXTUAL

The project manager, Ian, scheduled a meeting to discuss the new budget requirements.

COMPLEX

While the name Ian remains a staple of British nomenclature, its popularity has fluctuated significantly across different decades and regions of the English-speaking world.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.

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