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peter

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈpitɝ// UK //pˈiːtɐ// pe·ter Slang

n. a common name for a man or a boy. You might know it from famous people or characters in stories.

n. a masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. When used as a proper name, it is always capitalised.


SIMPLE

Peter is my brother's name.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager asked Peter to lead the meeting because he had the most experience with the new software.

COMPLEX

While the name Peter has remained a staple in English-speaking countries for centuries, its popularity often fluctuates based on cultural trends and the influence of prominent public figures.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English Peter, from Old English Petrus, from Latin Petrus, from Ancient Greek Πέτρος (Pétros), from πέτρος (pétros, “stone, rock”). Doublet of Pedro, Piers, and Boutros.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalised; it can be used as a countable noun when referring to multiple people with the same name.

Idioms1 entry

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