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McAllister
muh-KA-lihs-tuh
McAllister (name) means a Scottish surname meaning "son of Alistair.". Example: “McAllister is a common surname of Scottish Highland origin.”
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A Scottish surname meaning "son of Alistair."
"McAllister is a common surname of Scottish Highland origin."
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Etymology
It is the anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Mac Alasdair ("son of Alexander"); by surface analysis it splits into Mc- and Allister.
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What does “McAllister” mean?
The word “McAllister” means a Scottish surname meaning "son of Alistair.".
How do you pronounce “McAllister”?
“McAllister” is pronounced muh-KA-lihs-tuh (/məˈkælɪstɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “McAllister” in a sentence?
Here is “McAllister” used in a sentence: “McAllister is a common surname of Scottish Highland origin.”
What part of speech is “McAllister”?
“McAllister” is a name.
