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Stanton
STAN-tuhn
Stanton (name) means an English surname and the name of several towns, originally meaning "stone enclosure" or "stone settlement.". Example: “The Stanton family has lived in this town for generations.”
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An English surname and the name of several towns, originally meaning "stone enclosure" or "stone settlement."
"The Stanton family has lived in this town for generations."
How to use Stanton
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn English surname and place name.
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Etymology
From Old English stān ("stone") + tūn ("enclosure, settlement"), a common English place name later adopted as a surname.
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What does “Stanton” mean?
The word “Stanton” means an English surname and the name of several towns, originally meaning "stone enclosure" or "stone settlement.". In plain terms, an English surname and place name.
How do you pronounce “Stanton”?
“Stanton” is pronounced STAN-tuhn (/ˈstæntən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Stanton” in a sentence?
Here is “Stanton” used in a sentence: “The Stanton family has lived in this town for generations.”
What part of speech is “Stanton”?
“Stanton” is a name.
Where does the word “Stanton” come from?
The word “Stanton” comes from Old English. From Old English stān ("stone") + tūn ("enclosure, settlement"), a common English place name later adopted as a surname.
Is “Stanton” a common word?
“Stanton” is an uncommon word in modern English.
