Oppenheimer
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Noun — A person from the German town of Oppenheim.
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Etymology
Literally means "one from Oppenheim," a town in Germany, formed the way many German surnames were built from place names.
Full origin of Oppenheimer →Frequently asked questions
What does “Oppenheimer” mean?
The word “Oppenheimer” means a person from the German town of Oppenheim. In plain terms, a German surname, best known today because of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer.
How do you pronounce “Oppenheimer”?
“Oppenheimer” is pronounced O-puhn-heye-muhr (/ˈɒpənˌhaɪmər/ in IPA).
How do you use “Oppenheimer” in a sentence?
Here is “Oppenheimer” used in a sentence: “The old records listed several Oppenheimers among the town's merchants.”
What part of speech is “Oppenheimer”?
Depending on how it is used, “Oppenheimer” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “Oppenheimer” come from?
The word “Oppenheimer” comes from German. Literally means "one from Oppenheim," a town in Germany, formed the way many German surnames were built from place names.
How many meanings does “Oppenheimer” have?
“Oppenheimer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person from the German town of Oppenheim.
