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marcus

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈmɑɹkəs// mar·cus

n. a common name for a man or a boy. It is an old name that comes from ancient Rome.

n. a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman praenomen Marcus. It is historically associated with the Roman god Mars.


SIMPLE

Marcus is my brother's name.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher called on Marcus to answer the question about the Roman Empire.

COMPLEX

While the name Marcus has remained popular for centuries, its frequency in modern records often fluctuates depending on the cultural influence of prominent historical or public figures.

Origin

Borrowing of Latin Marcus. Doublet of Mark.

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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