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Marianne
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1
The national personification of France, depicted as a woman symbolizing liberty and reason.
"Marianne's image appears on French coins and stamps."
2
A female given name of French origin.
"Marianne studied philosophy at the Sorbonne."
How to Use Marianne
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBoth a common French first name and the iconic symbolic figure representing the French Republic.
Common pairings
the figure of Marianne
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Etymology
From French Marianne, a combination of Marie and Anne.