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Tito
Tito (name) means a male given name common in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, and the nickname of Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito. Example: “Marshal Tito led Yugoslavia for decades after World War II.”
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A male given name common in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, and the nickname of Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito.
"Marshal Tito led Yugoslavia for decades after World War II."
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Filipino English term for one's uncle, or an older man treated like a family uncle figure.
"Tito Ben always tells the same jokes at Christmas."
How to use Tito
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA given name, or, in Filipino English, an affectionate word for an uncle.
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Etymology
From the Romance given name Tito, ultimately from Latin Titus.
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What does “Tito” mean?
The word “Tito” means a male given name common in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, and the nickname of Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito. In plain terms, a given name, or, in Filipino English, an affectionate word for an uncle.
How do you use “Tito” in a sentence?
Here is “Tito” used in a sentence: “Marshal Tito led Yugoslavia for decades after World War II.”
What part of speech is “Tito”?
Depending on how it is used, “Tito” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Tito” come from?
The word “Tito” comes from Latin. From the Romance given name Tito, ultimately from Latin Titus.
Is “Tito” a common word?
“Tito” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Tito” have?
“Tito” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name common in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, and the nickname of Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito.
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