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Racine
ruh-SEEN
Racine (name) means a surname of French origin, meaning "root.". Example: “Jean Racine was one of the great French dramatists of the 17th century.”
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A surname of French origin, meaning "root."
"Jean Racine was one of the great French dramatists of the 17th century."
2
A city in Wisconsin, United States, and the seat of Racine County.
"They drove up along Lake Michigan to visit relatives in Racine."
How to use Racine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French surname meaning "root," also the name of a Wisconsin city and several smaller U.S. towns.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French racine, meaning "root."
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What does “Racine” mean?
The word “Racine” means a surname of French origin, meaning "root.". In plain terms, a French surname meaning "root," also the name of a Wisconsin city and several smaller U.S. towns.
How do you pronounce “Racine”?
“Racine” is pronounced ruh-SEEN (/ɹəˈsiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Racine” in a sentence?
Here is “Racine” used in a sentence: “Jean Racine was one of the great French dramatists of the 17th century.”
What part of speech is “Racine”?
“Racine” is a name.
Where does the word “Racine” come from?
The word “Racine” comes from French. Borrowed from French racine, meaning "root.".
How many meanings does “Racine” have?
“Racine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname of French origin, meaning "root.".
