Paine Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈpeɪn/

payn

UK

/ˈpeɪn/

payn

Definition

'Paine' is a surname, most commonly recognized as the last name of historical figures such as Thomas Paine, an influential English-born political activist and writer.

Usage & Nuances

'Paine' is always capitalized as it is a proper noun (surname). Most references are to Thomas Paine, known for his writings during the American and French Revolutions. Not to be confused with 'pain' (physical or emotional suffering).

• Spanish: Paine (nombre propio)
• Portuguese (BR): Paine (nome próprio)
• Portuguese (PT): Paine (nome próprio)
• Chinese (Simplified): 潘恩（专有名词）
• Chinese (Traditional): 潘恩（專有名詞）
• Hindi: पेन (व्यक्तिनाम)
• Arabic: بين (اسم علم)
• Bengali: পেইন (পদবি)
• Russian: Пейн (фамилия)
• Japanese: ペイン（姓）
• Vietnamese: Paine (họ)
• Korean: 페인 (성)
• Turkish: Paine (soyadı)
• Urdu: پین (خاندان کا نام)
• Indonesian: Paine (nama keluarga)

Example Sentences

Paine wrote many important pamphlets.

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The teacher mentioned Thomas Paine in class.

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I am reading a biography of Paine.

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Many historians consider Paine a key figure in the American Revolution.

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If you enjoy political philosophy, you should check out works by Paine.

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Some people mistakenly spell 'pain' when they mean Paine the author.

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