monroe
word
/mənˈɹoʊ/
muh-NOH
/mənˈɹəʊ/
muh-NOH
Definition
A proper noun, usually used as a surname or given name. It can also refer to specific famous people, places, or institutions with that name, depending on context.
Usage & Nuances
Because it is a proper noun, it is capitalized: 'Monroe'. It is not usually translated, only adapted to local writing systems. Learners should rely on context to know whether it refers to a person, a place, or something named after someone.
Spanish: Monroe (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Monroe (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Monroe (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 门罗（专有名词）Chinese (Traditional): 門羅（專有名詞）Hindi: मोनरो (व्यक्तिवाचक नाम)Arabic: مونرو (اسم علم)Bengali: মনরোRussian: МонроJapanese: モンローVietnamese: MonroeKorean: 먼로Turkish: MonroeUrdu: مونروIndonesian: Monroe
Example Sentences
My teacher's last name is Monroe.
basic
She wrote Monroe on the form.
basic
We saw a street called Monroe.
basic
Is Monroe her first name or her last name?
natural
I think Monroe was mentioned in the news last night.
natural
Everyone kept talking about Monroe, but I wasn't sure who they meant.
natural