knox
- 01 C2 Proficiency
A common family name that comes from Scotland.
A surname of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from 'cnoc' meaning a round hill.
Simple“The history book discussed the influence of John Knox on the Scottish church.”
In context“Scholars of the Reformation frequently analyze the theological treatises of John Knox regarding the relationship between church and state.”
- 02 C2 Proficiency
A famous place in the US where gold is kept, used to describe a place that is very secure.
A reference to the United States Bullion Depository in Kentucky, often used metaphorically to describe a highly secure location.
Simple“With all these new locks, the house is like Fort Knox.”
In context“The data center was designed to be a digital Fort Knox, featuring multiple layers of biometric security and physical barriers.”
Synonyms
Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic cnoc (“round hill”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.