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luke

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈɫuk// luke

n. a common name for a man or a boy. It is a name from the Bible that many people use in English-speaking countries.

n. a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from 'Loukas'. It is a widely used proper name in Western cultures, particularly within Christian traditions as it refers to the author of the third Gospel.


SIMPLE

My friend Luke is coming to dinner tonight.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher called on Luke to answer the question about the solar system.

COMPLEX

While the name Luke has remained consistently popular for decades, its frequency in birth registries often fluctuates based on cultural influences and prominent public figures.

Origin

From Latin Lūcās, from Koine Greek Λουκᾶς (Loukâs). See the Greek entry for more.

Usage

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

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