Enoch
Americannoun
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(in the Bible) the father of Methuselah.
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(in the Bible) a son of Cain.
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a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “teacher.”
noun
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the eldest son of Cain after whom the first city was named (Genesis 4:17)
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the father of Methuselah: said to have walked with God and to have been taken by God at the end of his earthly life (Genesis 5:24)
Example Sentences
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The temporary dispersal zone, which comes into force on 20 March, will cover Glasgow Central Station, St Enoch Square and Union Street, all of which have recently been identified as areas of concern.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
For Congolese former deputy Enoch Ruberangabo, who comes from an ethnic Tutsi community in the restive east, Mobutu was a leader who "allowed community tensions to fester".
From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025
There were also call-ups for uncapped 19-year-olds Edoardo Todaro, a centre with Northampton, and Enoch Opoku Gyamfi, a lock currently on Bath's books.
From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025
Carter Enoch came back to add hitting to the Eagles’ lineup and Brennan Bauer has been the winning pitcher in all four playoff games.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2025
“No hollows.” “/ could’ve told you that,” grumbled Enoch.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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