Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nee
Adverb
/niː/
Definition
Used to indicate a woman’s maiden name.
Examples
- She is Mary Smith, nee Johnson.
- At the event, we recognized the guest speaker as Susan Brown, nee Davis.
- The article mentioned that Anna, nee Taylor, was an accomplished author.
Meaning
The term is often used in legal or formal contexts to show the original surname of a woman, especially after she has married and changed her last name.
Synonyms
- formerly
- originally
- previously known as
