surname

🇬🇧 UK/ˈsɜːrneɪm/🇺🇸 US/'sә:neim/

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Definitions

n.

A person's hereditary family name, shared by members of the same family

姓；姓氏

v.

To give or call someone by a surname

给……加姓；以姓称呼

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

surover, above

+

nameother

=surname

Example Sentences

1.
Her surname Garcia reflects her family's Spanish heritage passed down over many generations.
2.
In many cultures, a person's surname indicates their family lineage and ancestral origins.

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