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jennifer

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈdʒɛnəfɝ// jen·nifer

n. a common name for a woman or girl. It is often used as a first name in English-speaking countries.

n. a female given name of Cornish origin, derived from the name Guinevere. It is a proper noun and is always capitalized.


SIMPLE

Jennifer is my best friend from school.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager asked Jennifer to lead the meeting because she has the most experience with the client.

COMPLEX

While the name Jennifer reached its peak popularity in the late twentieth century, it remains a classic choice for parents seeking a familiar and professional-sounding name for their daughters.

Origin

From Cornish, from Middle Cornish Gwynnever (cognate with Welsh Gwenhwyfar), from Proto-Brythonic *Gwɨnnohuɨβar. Doublet of Guinevere. Compare Irish Fionnbharr, Fionnabhair, which may be cognate.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalized and typically used without an article unless referring to a specific person among others of the same name.

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