Montague Meaning in English

word

US

ˈmɑntəɡˌju

MON-tuh-gyoo

UK

ˈmɒntəˌɡjuː

MON-tuh-gyoo

Definition

Montague is the family name of Romeo, a main character in Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet.' It is used as a proper noun for a member of his family.

Usage & Nuances

'Montague' is a proper name, almost always referring to Romeo's family in 'Romeo and Juliet.' It's capitalized and not used as a common noun. Used to indicate a member of that family (e.g., 'a Montague'). Don't confuse with 'Capulet,' the rival family.

• Spanish: Montesco (apellido, Romeo y Julieta)
• Portuguese (BR): Montéquio (sobrenome, Romeu e Julieta)
• Portuguese (PT): Montéquio (apelido, Romeu e Julieta)
• Chinese (Simplified): 蒙太奇（姓氏，罗密欧与朱丽叶）
• Chinese (Traditional): 蒙太奇（姓氏，羅密歐與茱麗葉）
• Hindi: मोंटेग्यू (उपनाम, रोमियो और जूलियट)
• Arabic: مونتاجيو (اسم عائلة، روميو وجولييت)
• Bengali: মন্ট্যাগু
• Russian: Монтегю
• Japanese: モンタギュー
• Vietnamese: Montague
• Korean: 몬태규
• Turkish: Montague
• Urdu: مونٹگیو
• Indonesian: Montague

Example Sentences

Montague is Romeo's family name in the play.

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Juliet is not a Montague.

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The Montagues and Capulets are enemies.

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He wished he weren't a Montague, so he could be with Juliet.

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If you're a Montague, the Capulets won't trust you.

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Being a Montague brought Romeo both love and tragedy.

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