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NYOO-muhn
Newman (name) means an English surname, originally denoting a newcomer to a village or town. Example: “Paul Newman was a celebrated American actor.”
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An English surname, originally denoting a newcomer to a village or town.
"Paul Newman was a celebrated American actor."
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Etymology
From new plus man: a "newcomer".
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What does “Newman” mean?
The word “Newman” means an English surname, originally denoting a newcomer to a village or town.
How do you pronounce “Newman”?
“Newman” is pronounced NYOO-muhn (/ˈnumən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Newman” in a sentence?
Here is “Newman” used in a sentence: “Paul Newman was a celebrated American actor.”
What part of speech is “Newman”?
“Newman” is a name.
Is “Newman” a common word?
“Newman” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Newman an English or American surname?
Newman is an English surname in origin, though like many English surnames it is now common in the United States and other English-speaking countries. Its original meaning, a newcomer to a village or town, reflects its English medieval roots.
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