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Marquette

mah-KEHT

Marquette (name) means a surname, and the name of several towns in the United States, most notably a city in Michigan. Example: “The university in Milwaukee is named Marquette after the French explorer Jacques Marquette.”

name

A surname, and the name of several towns in the United States, most notably a city in Michigan.

"The university in Milwaukee is named Marquette after the French explorer Jacques Marquette."

How to use Marquette

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surname and American place name, honouring the French missionary-explorer Jacques Marquette.

Word forms

Marquettes plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Marquette” mean?

The word “Marquette” means a surname, and the name of several towns in the United States, most notably a city in Michigan. In plain terms, a surname and American place name, honouring the French missionary-explorer Jacques Marquette.

How do you pronounce “Marquette”?

“Marquette” is pronounced mah-KEHT (/mɑɹˈkɛt/ in IPA).

How do you use “Marquette” in a sentence?

Here is “Marquette” used in a sentence: “The university in Milwaukee is named Marquette after the French explorer Jacques Marquette.”

What part of speech is “Marquette”?

“Marquette” is a name.