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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMorrison
/ˈmɔːrɪsən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A surname of Scottish origin.
"The famous author, Toni Morrison, won the Nobel Prize in Literature." - 2
A reference to a person bearing the surname Morrison.
"He is a descendant of the Morrison family known for their contributions to the arts."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The surname Morrison is of Scottish origin, derived from the given name 'Morrice', which itself is a diminutive of 'Maurice', meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'moorish'. The name has evolved over centuries, often associated with various notable figures in history and culture.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Morrison" is said worldwide
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Morrison
Transliteration: Morrison
"L'auteur Toni Morrison est célèbre pour ses œuvres."
Morrison
Transliteration: Morrison
"Die Schriftstellerin Toni Morrison erhielt den Nobelpreis."
Morrison
Transliteration: Morrison
"L'autrice Toni Morrison è molto rispettata."
Morrison
Transliteration: Morrison
"La autora Toni Morrison es conocida por su trabajo."
Morrison
Transliteration: Morrison
"A autora Toni Morrison é uma figura importante na literatura."
मॉरिसन
Transliteration: Morrisan
"लेखिका टोनी मॉरिसन को साहित्य में उनके योगदान के लिए जाना जाता है।"
莫里森
Transliteration: Mòlǐsēn
"作家托尼·莫里森因其作品而闻名。"
모리슨
Transliteration: Moriseun
"작가 토니 모리슨은 그녀의 작품으로 유명합니다."
モリソン
Transliteration: Morison
"作家トニ・モリソンはその作品で知られています。"
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