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marilyn

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈmɛɹəɫən// mar·i·lyn

n. a female given name that was very popular in the middle of the 20th century. It is often linked to famous people from that time, like Marilyn Monroe.

n. a female given name of English origin, most likely a blend of Mary and Lynn. It reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1930s through the 1950s and is frequently associated with mid-century American pop culture.


SIMPLE

My grandmother's name is Marilyn.

CONTEXTUAL

The biographer spent years researching the private life of Marilyn Monroe to understand the woman behind the screen persona.

COMPLEX

While the name Marilyn has declined in contemporary usage, it remains an iconic linguistic marker of the golden age of Hollywood and the specific cultural aesthetic of that era.

Usage

When used to refer to the famous actress Marilyn Monroe, it is often used as a mononym in casual conversation.

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