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Sargent
SAH-juhnt
Sargent (name) means a surname derived from the medieval occupational title "sergeant.". Example: “John Singer Sargent was one of the era's most celebrated portrait painters.”
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A surname derived from the medieval occupational title "sergeant."
"John Singer Sargent was one of the era's most celebrated portrait painters."
How to use Sargent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname, most famously associated with the painter John Singer Sargent.
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Etymology
A variant spelling of "sergeant," originally an occupational surname.
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What does “Sargent” mean?
The word “Sargent” means a surname derived from the medieval occupational title "sergeant.". In plain terms, a surname, most famously associated with the painter John Singer Sargent.
How do you pronounce “Sargent”?
“Sargent” is pronounced SAH-juhnt (/ˈsɑɹ.dʒənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sargent” in a sentence?
Here is “Sargent” used in a sentence: “John Singer Sargent was one of the era's most celebrated portrait painters.”
What part of speech is “Sargent”?
“Sargent” is a name.
