noun๐ShareAn additional name, particularly those derived from a birthplace, quality, or achievement; an epithet."In many cultures, people inherit their surnames from their parents, signifying their family lineage. "familyhistoryculturepersontitleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn additional name given to a person, place, or thing; a byname or nickname."In many cultures, people share the same surnames, indicating they are related to each other. "familyculturehistorypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe name a person shares with other members of that person's family, distinguished from that person's given name or names; a family name."In many cultures, children inherit their surnames from their parents. "familypersonhistorycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(Classical studies) The cognomen of Roman names."In ancient Rome, prominent families often had hereditary surnames, like "Julius" in "Gaius Julius Caesar," which distinguished them from other families with the same given name. "historyfamilylanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA clan."In some cultures, marriages are often arranged between families sharing the same surnames, ensuring strong clan ties. "familygroupculturehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo give a surname to."The king surnamed his loyal knight "Lionheart" for his bravery in battle. "familyculturehistorytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo call by a surname."The teacher often surnames students by their last names during roll call. "familylanguagecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
