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Eisenstein

Eisenstein (name) means a German and Jewish surname meaning "iron stone," notably borne by Soviet filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein. Example: “Eisenstein's film "Battleship Potemkin" is a landmark of early cinema.”

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A German and Jewish surname meaning "iron stone," notably borne by Soviet filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein.

"Eisenstein's film "Battleship Potemkin" is a landmark of early cinema."

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Etymology

From German "Eisen" (iron) and "Stein" (stone).

Origin: German

Rhymes for Eisenstein

vein rein bein Hein Fein Mein stein Klein herein protein therein wherein

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What does “Eisenstein” mean?

The word “Eisenstein” means a German and Jewish surname meaning "iron stone," notably borne by Soviet filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein.

How do you use “Eisenstein” in a sentence?

Here is “Eisenstein” used in a sentence: “Eisenstein's film "Battleship Potemkin" is a landmark of early cinema.”

What part of speech is “Eisenstein”?

“Eisenstein” is a name.

Where does the word “Eisenstein” come from?

The word “Eisenstein” comes from German. From German "Eisen" (iron) and "Stein" (stone).

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