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Meaning of last name | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Synonym of surname, a person's family name.
  2. Synonym of surname, a person's family name
  3. The last element of a full name, particularly when it could also be given name in East Asian and other cultural traditions.
  4. The last element of a full name, particularly when it could also be given name in East Asian and other cultural traditions

Equivalents

Español apellido
हिन्दी कुलनाम
한국어 성씨
Türkçe ad

Examples

“In a structure typical for East Asia cultures, last names are usually used as given names. It usually differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common family name”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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