Marilyn
Marilyn (name) means a female given name originating as a coinage.
Word Forms
Marilyns plural
Etymology
A twentieth-century blend of Mary and Lynn.
Synonyms
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “Marilyn” mean?
The word “Marilyn” means a female given name originating as a coinage.
How do you pronounce “Marilyn”?
“Marilyn” is pronounced MAR-ih-lihn (/ˈmæɹ.ɪ.lɪn/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “Marilyn”?
Depending on how it is used, “Marilyn” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Marilyn” come from?
The word “Marilyn” dates back to around 1900. A twentieth-century blend of Mary and Lynn.
Is “Marilyn” a common word?
“Marilyn” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Marilyn” have?
“Marilyn” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name originating as a coinage.
What is a Marilyn in British hillwalking terminology?
A Marilyn is a mountain or hill classified by having a relative height, or prominence, of at least 150 metres, regardless of its overall elevation above sea level. This classification is used by hillwalkers in Britain and Ireland to catalogue notable summits.
How is a Marilyn different from other hill classifications like a Munro?
A Marilyn is defined purely by relative height, or prominence, of at least 150 metres, rather than by absolute elevation. Other classifications, such as a Munro, are instead based on the hill's total height above sea level, so the two systems can classify different sets of hills.
Is Marilyn used as a given name or as a hill-classification term?
Marilyn is used both ways: it is a female given name originating as a coinage, and separately it is a term for a mountain or hill with a relative height of at least 150 metres. The two uses are unrelated in meaning despite sharing the same word.