Martin
ˈmɑːrtɪn
Definition

Definition of Martin - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
baby namingmale given name from Latin origin
  • Martin is a common name in many countries.
Marc
2.
family linesurname originating as a patronymic
  • The Martin family has a long history.
last name surname
3.
politicsCanadian politician and former prime minister
  • Martin served as prime minister from 2003 to 2006.
leader politician statesman
4.
religionbishop of Tours and patron saint of France
  • Saint Martin is celebrated on November 11.
bishop patron saint
5.
entertainmentUSUnited States actor and comedian born in 1945US
  • Martin starred in several popular films.
comedian performer
6.
place nameRareUSsmall city in South Dakota, USARareUS
  • Martin is the county seat of Bennett County.
municipality settlement town
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Expressions with Martin

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day to remember Martin Luther King Jr
We celebrate Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday in January.
island in the Caribbean divided between France and Netherlands
Saint Martin is famous for its beautiful beaches.
traditional day marking winter preparations
Communities prepare for winter on St Martin's Day.
US holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr
Martin Luther King Day is celebrated with parades and events.
American aerospace and defense company formed in 1995 by a merger
Lockheed Martin announced new contracts with international partners.
period of warm weather in late autumn
We enjoyed a Saint Martin's summer in early November.

Origin of Martin

Latin, Martinus (of Mars) + -in (suffix)

Terms with Martin included in their meaning

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MLKabbr.
abr: Martin Luther King Jr.
famous American civil rights leader
ASoIaFacr.
acr: A Song of Ice and Fire
fantasy book series by George R. R. Martin
F-35abbr.
abr: Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
fighter jet used by several countries
religious movement
Christian doctrine based on teachings of Martin Luther
Dutch side
the Dutch part of the island of Saint Martin
language
constructed language created in 1879 by Johann Martin Schleyer
religion
follower of the religious teachings of Martin Luther
religion
related to Martin Luther's theology or followers

Examples of Martin in a sentence

  • Everyone was excited to meet Martin at the event.
  • Martin is a common surname in France.
  • The author, Martin, signed copies of his book.
  • Martin's policies were often debated in parliament.
  • Many Canadians remember Martin for his leadership.
  • Martin's relics are kept in a sacred shrine.

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  1. French:Martin, Saint Martin, ...
  2. German:Martin, patronymischer Familienname, ...
  3. Italian:Martin, Martino, ...
  4. Spanish:Martín, Martin, ...
  5. Portuguese:Martin, Martinho, ...
  6. Chinese:马丁, 圣马丁, ...
  7. Japanese:マーティン, 聖マルタン, ...
  8. Arabic:مَارْتِن, بول مارتن, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַרְטִין, ...
  10. Russian:Мартин, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Мартін, ...
  12. Hindi:मार्टिन, ...
martin
ˈmɑːrtɪn

Definition of martin - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

insect-catchingTECH.bird of the family Hirundinidae catching insectsTECH.
  • Martins are adept at catching insects mid-flight.
  • A martin swooped down to catch a fly.
  • The martin's nest was high up in the tree.
house martin swallow swift
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Images of martin

  • martin: bird of the family Hirundinidae catching insects
    bird of the family Hirundinidae catching insects

Expressions with martin

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small migratory bird with blue-black back and white belly
The common house martin builds nests under roofs.
small migratory bird with a white underside and forked tail
A house martin built a nest under the roof.
largest North American swallow, male is blue-black
A purple martin swooped over the lake.
small swallow that migrates and nests in sand or clay banks
The sand martin nests in sandy riverbanks each spring.
any of four species of birds in the swallow family
The crag martin built its nest on the cliff.
move or act straight and directly without deviation
He went like a martin to his gourd without hesitation.

Origin of martin

Latin, martinus (of Mars)

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  1. French:hirondelle, ...
  2. German:Schwalbe, ...
  3. Italian:rondine, ...
  4. Spanish:avión, ...
  5. Portuguese:andorinhão, ...
  6. Chinese:燕子, ...
  7. Japanese:ツバメ, ...
  8. Arabic:سنونو, ...
  9. Hebrew:סְנוּנִית, ...
  10. Russian:ласточка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ластівка, ...
  12. Hindi:नदी पक्षी, ...

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