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Greenspan
GREENS-pan
Greenspan (name) means a surname, notably borne by economist Alan Greenspan. Example: “Greenspan chaired the Federal Reserve for nearly two decades.”
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A surname, notably borne by economist Alan Greenspan.
"Greenspan chaired the Federal Reserve for nearly two decades."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Yiddish גריןשפּאַן (grinshpan) Literally, “green branch, green bridle”, referring to Spanish green, copper acetate (“copper(II) acetate”)
Frequently asked questions
What does “Greenspan” mean?
The word “Greenspan” means a surname, notably borne by economist Alan Greenspan.
How do you pronounce “Greenspan”?
“Greenspan” is pronounced GREENS-pan (/ˈɡɹiːnspæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Greenspan” in a sentence?
Here is “Greenspan” used in a sentence: “Greenspan chaired the Federal Reserve for nearly two decades.”
What part of speech is “Greenspan”?
“Greenspan” is a name.
