atticus
/ˈætɪkəs/
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Simple Meaning
a male name, most famously from the book 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📱Social Media📚Academic Writing
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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