Paton

American  

[peyt-n] / ˈpeɪt n /

noun

1. Alan (Stewart), 1903–88, South African novelist.

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Paton British  

/ ˈpeɪtən /

noun

1. Alan ( Stewart ). 1903–88, South African writer, noted esp for his novel dealing with racism and apartheid in South Africa, Cry, the Beloved Country (1965)

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Example Sentences

"We've unearthed a new region of the brain that is causing high blood pressure. Yes, the brain is to blame for hypertension!" says Paton.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

Having previously worked in print and marketing for decades, Paton said she had got to a point where she fancied a change.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Broncos executive George Paton said Nix is currently on course for a return in May, which is when the Broncos will hold organized team activities.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson is from Littleton, Colo., a suburb of Denver, and Broncos general manager George Paton is from La Cañada and played football at Loyola High and UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

One was delivered by Harold Hanson and the other by the author Alan Paton, who was also national president of the Liberal Party.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela