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neil

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈniɫ// neil

n. a common name for a man or a boy. It is a traditional name used in English-speaking countries.

n. a masculine given name of Gaelic origin, meaning 'cloud' or 'champion'. When used in general discourse, it identifies a specific male person.


SIMPLE

My friend Neil lives in London.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager introduced Neil as the newest member of the engineering team during the morning meeting.

COMPLEX

While the name Neil has seen fluctuating popularity over the decades, it remains a classic choice within the British Isles and North America.

Origin

Anglicized form of Goidelic/Irish Niall. Doublet of Niall.

Usage

As a proper name, it is always capitalised and typically used without an article.

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