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Olivier
Olivier (name) means a French surname and given name, equivalent to the English Oliver. Example: “Laurence Olivier was one of the most celebrated actors of his time.”
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A French surname and given name, equivalent to the English Oliver.
"“A shift from jus soli to jus sanguinis has been witnessed in Asia in the course of the twentieth century,” wrote Olivier Vonk at the Maastricht Centre in a 2017 paper."
— Jessie Yeung, These Asian countries are giving dual citizens an ultimatum on nationality – and loyalty (2021)
"Laurence Olivier was one of the most celebrated actors of his time."
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Etymology
Borrowed from French Olivier, a doublet of Oliver.
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What does “Olivier” mean?
The word “Olivier” means a French surname and given name, equivalent to the English Oliver.
How do you use “Olivier” in a sentence?
Here is “Olivier” used in a sentence: “Laurence Olivier was one of the most celebrated actors of his time.”
What part of speech is “Olivier”?
“Olivier” is a name.
Where does the word “Olivier” come from?
The word “Olivier” comes from French. Borrowed from French Olivier, a doublet of Oliver.
Is “Olivier” a common word?
“Olivier” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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