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Marcus

American  
[mahr-kuhs] / ˈmɑr kəs /

noun

  1. Saint. Also died a.d. 336, pope 336.

  2. a male given name.


Etymology

Origin of Marcus

< Latin Mārcus < *māwortkos pertaining to *Māwort-s Mars

Example Sentences

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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says no decision has been made on the future of forward Marcus Rashford for next season.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"There's decisions to be made on certain things, and obviously Marcus is in that situation," said Carrick.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“This is an industrial project of clear importance to Sweden,” said Marcus Wallenberg, Chair of Wallenberg Investments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

For Lakers guard Marcus Smart, there is one way to compete with the Rockets on the backboards.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

But whether Stevie told his mother about Marcus or not, yesterday Pia still would've taken that way home.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds