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Moran

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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.”

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An unmarried young warrior in traditional Maasai or Samburu society, responsible for defending the community and cattle.

"The young moran had spent months in the bush proving his courage."

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In plain EnglishA term from East African Maasai and Samburu culture for a young male warrior who hasn't yet married.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: Morans, ilmoran

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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

Oran Goran Koran Doran Corcoran Halloran

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Frequently asked questions

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.