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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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“Clearly, insurers like to know that the AIS is on,” said Marcus Baker, global head of marine and cargo at broker Marsh.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Hansi Flick's side have the option of signing Marcus Rashford, Gordon's international team-mate, on a permanent basis for £26m following his loan from Manchester United.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

These cases have gone before a three-judge district court made up of Judges Anna Manasco and Terry Moorer, both Trump appointees, along with Judge Stanley Marcus, an appointee first of Ronald Reagan, then Bill Clinton.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

It was months ago that Ruiz left Chatsworth for Birmingham after the resignation of coach Marcus Alvarado, his uncle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

I’d never actually said those words about Marcus before.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks

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