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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname originating as a patronymic. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A community in Black River-Matheson township, Cochrane District, Ontario, Canada. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   A census-designated place in Elbert County, Colorado, United States, named after Duncan Matheson. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   A locality in the Glen Innes Severn council area, north eastern New South Wales, Australia. countable, uncountable

Example

More examples

"Matheson says ethnic tensions continue to simmer despite the outward calm."

Etymology

From Matthew + -son.

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