Moran
Moran (noun) means an unmarried young warrior in traditional Maasai or Samburu society, responsible for defending the community and cattle. Example: “The young moran had spent months in the bush proving his courage.”
How to use Moran
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term from East African Maasai and Samburu culture for a young male warrior who hasn't yet married.
Word forms
Morans plural, morans plural, moran plural, ilmoran plural
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The young _____ had spent months in the bush proving his courage.
Etymology
* As an Irish surname, an anglicisation of Ó Móráin, from Ó (“descendant”) and Móráin (“of Mórán”), from mór (“large, great”). * Also as an Irish surname, from Ó Moghráin, Ó Mughróin (“descendant of Mughrón”), personal name from mogh (“slave”) + rón (“seal”). Sometimes also shortened from McMorran, of the same meaning. * As an English surname, variant of Morrin. * As a Spanish surname, variant of Morán. * As a French surname, variant of Morin. * Variant of the English and French surname Morant.
Rhymes for Moran
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What does “Moran” mean?
The word “Moran” means an unmarried young warrior in traditional Maasai or Samburu society, responsible for defending the community and cattle. In plain terms, a term from East African Maasai and Samburu culture for a young male warrior who hasn't yet married.
How do you use “Moran” in a sentence?
Here is “Moran” used in a sentence: “The young moran had spent months in the bush proving his courage.”
What part of speech is “Moran”?
“Moran” is a noun.
Is “Moran” a common word?
“Moran” is an uncommon word in modern English.