Milner Meaning in English

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Definition

'Milner' is most commonly a surname. Historically, it also referred to a person who made hats, though this usage is now extremely rare.

Usage & Nuances

As a surname, found in English-speaking countries and sometimes confused with 'milliner' (a hat maker), which is the historical meaning. In modern English, 'milner' rarely refers to the occupation—use 'milliner' if you mean hat maker.

• Spanish: milner (apellido) - fabricante de sombreros (arcaico)
• Portuguese (BR): milner (sobrenome) - chapeleiro (arcaico)
• Portuguese (PT): milner (apelido) - chapeleiro (arcaico)
• Chinese (Simplified): 米尔纳 (姓氏) - 制帽工（过时用法）
• Chinese (Traditional): 米爾納 (姓氏) - 製帽匠（過時用法）
• Hindi: मिलनर (उपनाम) - टोपी बनाने वाला (पुराना अर्थ)
• Arabic: ميلنر (اسم عائلة) - صانع قبعات (قديم)
• Bengali: মিলনার
• Russian: Милнер
• Japanese: ミルナー
• Vietnamese: Milner
• Korean: 밀너
• Turkish: Milner
• Urdu: ملنر
• Indonesian: Milner

Example Sentences

My teacher's name is Ms. Milner.

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Milner was born in London.

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I met a person named Milner at the conference.

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Did you see what Milner posted on social media yesterday?

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Everyone knows Dr. Milner for her research in biology.

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The old shop sign said 'John Milner, Hatmaker', but now it's closed.

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