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McNamara
mak-nuh-MA-ruh
McNamara (name) means an Irish surname, an anglicization of Mac Conmara, meaning "son of the hound of the sea.". Example: “Robert McNamara served as U.S. Secretary of Defense.”
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An Irish surname, an anglicization of Mac Conmara, meaning "son of the hound of the sea."
"Robert McNamara served as U.S. Secretary of Defense."
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Etymology
Comes from Irish Mac Conmara.
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What does “McNamara” mean?
The word “McNamara” means an Irish surname, an anglicization of Mac Conmara, meaning "son of the hound of the sea.".
How do you pronounce “McNamara”?
“McNamara” is pronounced mak-nuh-MA-ruh (/mæknəˈmærə/ in IPA).
How do you use “McNamara” in a sentence?
Here is “McNamara” used in a sentence: “Robert McNamara served as U.S. Secretary of Defense.”
What part of speech is “McNamara”?
“McNamara” is a name.
Is “McNamara” a common word?
“McNamara” is an uncommon word in modern English.
