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Sanderson
SAHN-duh-suhn
Sanderson (name) means an English surname meaning "son of Sander," a form of Alexander. Example: “Sanderson wrote a bestselling series of fantasy novels.”
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An English surname meaning "son of Sander," a form of Alexander.
"Sanderson wrote a bestselling series of fantasy novels."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Sandersons
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Etymology
Formed from Sander and -son, where Sander is the Middle English shortened form of Alexander, combined with the suffix -son.
Rhymes for Sanderson
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Sanderson” mean?
The word “Sanderson” means an English surname meaning "son of Sander," a form of Alexander.
How do you pronounce “Sanderson”?
“Sanderson” is pronounced SAHN-duh-suhn (/ˈsæn.dɚ.sən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sanderson” in a sentence?
Here is “Sanderson” used in a sentence: “Sanderson wrote a bestselling series of fantasy novels.”
What part of speech is “Sanderson”?
“Sanderson” is a name.
Is “Sanderson” a common word?
“Sanderson” is an uncommon word in modern English.
