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Nicholson
NIH-kuhl-suhn
Nicholson (name) means a surname meaning "son of Nicholas". Example: “Jack Nicholson is one of the most celebrated actors of his generation.”
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A surname meaning "son of Nicholas".
"Jack Nicholson is one of the most celebrated actors of his generation."
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Etymology
From Nicholas plus -son ("son of"). It shares its roots with the surname Nielsen.
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What does “Nicholson” mean?
The word “Nicholson” means a surname meaning "son of Nicholas".
How do you pronounce “Nicholson”?
“Nicholson” is pronounced NIH-kuhl-suhn (/ˈnɪkəlsən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Nicholson” in a sentence?
Here is “Nicholson” used in a sentence: “Jack Nicholson is one of the most celebrated actors of his generation.”
What part of speech is “Nicholson”?
“Nicholson” is a name.
Is “Nicholson” a common word?
“Nicholson” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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