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mitchell

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈmɪtʃəɫ// mitchell

n. a common English family name. It is also used as a first name for men.

n. a common surname of English and Scottish origin, derived from the name Michael. It also functions as a masculine given name.


SIMPLE

My teacher's name is Mr. Mitchell.

CONTEXTUAL

The local library was named after the Mitchell family to honor their generous donations to the community.

COMPLEX

While the name Mitchell is traditionally a surname, it gained significant popularity as a given name in the mid-twentieth century across several English-speaking countries.

Origin

From a Middle English vernacular form of the Old French given name Michel (“Michael”), or in some cases from a Middle English nickname muchel (“big”).

Usage

When used as a proper noun, it must be capitalized.

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