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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname from Middle English [in turn originating as a patronymic] meaning "son of Atkin", a Middle English diminutive of Adam. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A placename:; A number of places in the United States:; A town and township in Henry County, Illinois. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   A placename:; A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Center Township, Benton County, Indiana. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   A placename:; A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated township in Piscataquis County, Maine. countable, uncountable
5. 5
   A placename:; A number of places in the United States:; A township in Carlton County, Minnesota. countable, uncountable

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6. 6
   A placename:; A number of places in the United States:; A city and township in Holt County, Nebraska. countable, uncountable
7. 7
   A placename:; A number of places in the United States:; A town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. countable, uncountable
8. 8
   A placename:; A number of places in the United States:; A town in Pender County, North Carolina. countable, uncountable
9. 9
   A placename:; A community in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. countable, uncountable
10. 10
    A placename:; A village in Saint Andrew parish, Dominica. countable, uncountable
11. 11
    A placename:; Ellipsis of Atkinson County. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, uncountable

Example

More examples

"Rowan Atkinson had a successful solo career."

Etymology

From Atkin or Atkins + -son.

Related phrases

Atkinson CountyMount Atkinson

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