buchanan
word
/bjuˈkænən/
byoo-KA-nuhn
/bjuːˈkænən/
byoo-KA-nuhn
Definition
A proper noun used as a surname and sometimes a given name. It usually refers to a specific person, family, or place with that name.
Usage & Nuances
Because it is a proper noun, it is capitalized: 'Buchanan'. It is not translated in normal use, only adapted in pronunciation or script in some languages. The exact reference depends on context, such as a person, a street, or a historical figure.
Spanish: Buchanan (apellido / nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Buchanan (sobrenome / nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Buchanan (apelido / nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 布坎南Chinese (Traditional): 布坎南Hindi: बुकाननArabic: بوكانانBengali: বুকানানRussian: БьюкененJapanese: ブキャナンVietnamese: BuchananKorean: 버캐넌Turkish: BuchananUrdu: بیکیننIndonesian: Buchanan
Example Sentences
Buchanan is my teacher's last name.
basic
I saw the name Buchanan on the door.
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Ms. Buchanan called this morning.
basic
I think Buchanan is the one who emailed us yesterday.
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Have you ever met anyone named Buchanan?
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When I heard 'Buchanan,' I thought they were talking about a family name.
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