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Buchanan

byoo-KA-nuhn

Buchanan (name) means a Scottish surname and male given name, also the name of towns in Scotland, the United States, and Liberia. Example: “James Buchanan was the 15th President of the United States.”

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A Scottish surname and male given name, also the name of towns in Scotland, the United States, and Liberia.
"James Buchanan was the 15th President of the United States."
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What does “Buchanan” mean?

The word “Buchanan” means a Scottish surname and male given name, also the name of towns in Scotland, the United States, and Liberia.

How do you pronounce “Buchanan”?

“Buchanan” is pronounced byoo-KA-nuhn (/bjuˈkænən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Buchanan” in a sentence?

Here is “Buchanan” used in a sentence: “James Buchanan was the 15th President of the United States.”

What part of speech is “Buchanan”?

“Buchanan” is a name.

Is “Buchanan” a common word?

“Buchanan” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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