Carnegie
What is another word for Carnegie? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Name — A Scottish surname, most famously borne by industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie; also several towns in the US named after him.
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Etymology
Possibly from Gaelic cathair an eige, "fort at the gap."
Full origin of Carnegie →Frequently asked questions
What does “Carnegie” mean?
The word “Carnegie” means a Scottish surname, most famously borne by industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie; also several towns in the US named after him.
How do you pronounce “Carnegie”?
“Carnegie” is pronounced kah-NIH-gee (/ˈkɑɹnəɡi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Carnegie” in a sentence?
Here is “Carnegie” used in a sentence: “Andrew Carnegie funded the building of thousands of libraries.”
What part of speech is “Carnegie”?
“Carnegie” is a name.
Is “Carnegie” a common word?
“Carnegie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Carnegie the name of a person or a place?
Carnegie is both: it originated as a Scottish surname, most famously carried by industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, and it has since become the name of several towns in the United States founded or named in his honor.
Why is the surname Carnegie associated with libraries and universities?
Andrew Carnegie was a philanthropist who used his fortune to fund public institutions, so his surname became attached to buildings, libraries, and universities that bear his name in recognition of that giving.
Is Carnegie capitalized when used in a sentence?
Yes, Carnegie is a proper noun, so it is always capitalized whether it refers to the surname or to one of the towns named after Andrew Carnegie.
