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Bonaparte

Bonaparte (name) means a Corsican surname, most famously borne by Napoleon Bonaparte, emperor of France. Example: “Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of the French in 1804.”

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A Corsican surname, most famously borne by Napoleon Bonaparte, emperor of France.
"Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of the French in 1804."
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Etymology

From Italian buona, "good," and parte, "part, share."

Origin: Italian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Bonaparte” mean?

The word “Bonaparte” means a Corsican surname, most famously borne by Napoleon Bonaparte, emperor of France.

How do you use “Bonaparte” in a sentence?

Here is “Bonaparte” used in a sentence: “Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of the French in 1804.”

What part of speech is “Bonaparte”?

“Bonaparte” is a name.

Where does the word “Bonaparte” come from?

The word “Bonaparte” comes from Italian. From Italian buona, "good," and parte, "part, share.".

Is “Bonaparte” a common word?

“Bonaparte” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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