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atticus

/ˈætɪkəs/
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noun

Simple Meaning

a male name, most famously from the book 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.

When to Use

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Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics

Examples in Conversation

My friend named her son Atticus after the character in the novel.

Atticus Finch is one of the greatest heroes in American literature.

Learning Path

Full Definition

A masculine given name of Greek origin, famously associated with the character Atticus Finch from Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird.

Atticus Finch is a symbol of moral integrity in American literature.

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Synonyms:
name