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Sousa
Sousa (name) means a Portuguese surname, notably borne by the American composer John Philip Sousa. Example: “The band played a march by Sousa.”
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A Portuguese surname, notably borne by the American composer John Philip Sousa.
"The band played a march by Sousa."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Sousas
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Etymology
Borrowed from Portuguese Sousa, which itself goes back to Old Galician-Portuguese Sousa.
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What does “Sousa” mean?
The word “Sousa” means a Portuguese surname, notably borne by the American composer John Philip Sousa.
How do you use “Sousa” in a sentence?
Here is “Sousa” used in a sentence: “The band played a march by Sousa.”
What part of speech is “Sousa”?
“Sousa” is a name.
What is the meaning of Sousa?
"Sousa" (name) means a Portuguese surname, notably borne by the American composer John Philip Sousa.
