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Adlai
Adlai (name) means a masculine given name of Hebrew biblical origin. Example: “Adlai Stevenson twice ran for U.S. president in the 1950s.”
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A masculine given name of Hebrew biblical origin.
"Adlai Stevenson twice ran for U.S. president in the 1950s."
How to use Adlai
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA man's first name with biblical roots, most familiar from politician Adlai Stevenson.
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Etymology
From Hebrew, referring to the father of one of King David's officials mentioned in the Old Testament.
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What does “Adlai” mean?
The word “Adlai” means a masculine given name of Hebrew biblical origin. In plain terms, a man's first name with biblical roots, most familiar from politician Adlai Stevenson.
How do you use “Adlai” in a sentence?
Here is “Adlai” used in a sentence: “Adlai Stevenson twice ran for U.S. president in the 1950s.”
What part of speech is “Adlai”?
“Adlai” is a name.
Where does the word “Adlai” come from?
The word “Adlai” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew, referring to the father of one of King David's officials mentioned in the Old Testament.
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