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Macmillan Moderate

Macmillan has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

A member of the Scottish sect of Cameronians or Reformed Presbyterians.

"The historian noted that the Macmillan family had long been a prominent part of the Scottish sect known as the Cameronians."

"The MacMillan dictionary is my favorite reference for learning new English words."

Proper Noun
1

A surname of Scottish origin.

"The local newspaper featured an interview with John Macmillan, a well-known community leader."

2

A surname​. Alternative form of MacMillan

Example Sentences
"The MacMillan dictionary is my favorite reference for learning new English words." noun
"The Macmillan dictionary is my go-to resource for learning new vocabulary." noun
"She credited her success to the guidance of her mentor at Macmillan Publishers." noun
"Many students rely on Macmillan dictionaries to check the pronunciation of difficult words." noun
See Also
scottish
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Origin

The surname Macmillan comes from Scottish Gaelic and is associated with the historic Clan MacMillan. While its exact original meaning is detailed under the related entry for McMillan, the name has been carried by families worldwide who trace their ancestry to this clan.

Rhyming Words
lan olan ilan plan ulan wlan slan clan flan vlan elan alan mulan solan xylan kulan rolan dylan uhlan jolan
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