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Alistair
AL-ih-stuh
Alistair (name) means a male given name from Scottish Gaelic, ultimately derived from Alexander. Example: “Alistair Cooke was a well-known British-American broadcaster and journalist.”
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A male given name from Scottish Gaelic, ultimately derived from Alexander.
"Alistair Cooke was a well-known British-American broadcaster and journalist."
How to use Alistair
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Scottish form of Alexander; spelled interchangeably with Alastair.
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Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic Alasdair, from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men."
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What does “Alistair” mean?
The word “Alistair” means a male given name from Scottish Gaelic, ultimately derived from Alexander. In plain terms, a Scottish form of Alexander; spelled interchangeably with Alastair.
How do you pronounce “Alistair”?
“Alistair” is pronounced AL-ih-stuh (/ˈæl.ɪ.stɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Alistair” in a sentence?
Here is “Alistair” used in a sentence: “Alistair Cooke was a well-known British-American broadcaster and journalist.”
What part of speech is “Alistair”?
“Alistair” is a name.
Where does the word “Alistair” come from?
The word “Alistair” comes from Greek. From Scottish Gaelic Alasdair, from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men.".
Is “Alistair” a common word?
“Alistair” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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