alexander

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: Al-ex-an-der (4)

English Definition

A male given name of Greek origin, meaning 'defender of the people'

Example Sentence

Alexander the Great was a famous king.

US IPA /ˌælɪɡˈzændər/
UK IPA /ˌælɪɡˈzɑːndə/

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