jefferson
word
/ˈdʒɛfɝsən/
JE-fur-suhn
/ˈdʒɛfəsən/
JE-fuh-suhn
Definition
Jefferson is a proper name used as a first name or a family name. It can refer to a specific person, such as Thomas Jefferson, depending on the context.
Usage & Nuances
Usually capitalized because it is a proper noun. In conversation, the meaning depends entirely on who or what 'Jefferson' refers to; it may be a person, and in some contexts also a school, street, or place named after someone.
Spanish: Jefferson (nombre propio) - Jefferson (apellido)Portuguese (BR): Jefferson (nome próprio) - Jefferson (sobrenome)Portuguese (PT): Jefferson (nome próprio) - Jefferson (apelido)Chinese (Simplified): 杰斐逊（名字）- 杰斐逊（姓氏）Chinese (Traditional): 傑斐遜（名字）- 傑斐遜（姓氏）Hindi: जेफ़र्सन (व्यक्तिनाम) - जेफ़र्सन (उपनाम)Arabic: جيفرسون (اسم علم) - جيفرسون (اسم عائلة)Bengali: জেফারসনRussian: ДжефферсонJapanese: ジェファーソンVietnamese: JeffersonKorean: 제퍼슨Turkish: JeffersonUrdu: جیفرسنIndonesian: Jefferson
Example Sentences
My teacher is named Jefferson.
basic
Jefferson lives next to my aunt.
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We read about Jefferson in history class.
basic
I think Jefferson already left, but I'm not sure.
natural
Can you ask Jefferson if he's coming tonight?
natural
Around here, everyone knows who Jefferson is.
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