name
Alexander
alihg-ZAHN-duh
name
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A male given name of Ancient Greek origin, most famously borne by Alexander the Great.
"Alexander conquered much of the known world by age thirty."
noun
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A cocktail made with brandy or gin, crème de cacao, and cream.
"She ordered a brandy Alexander after dinner."
How to Use Alexander
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic male first name meaning "defender of men," shared by kings, saints, and a creamy after-dinner cocktail.
Common pairings
Alexander the Great
brandy Alexander
Word Forms
Alexanders plural, alexanders plural
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Alexandros, "defender of men," from alexo ("to defend") + aner ("man").