Marcus
Americannoun
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Saint. Also died a.d. 336, pope 336.
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a male given name.
Etymology
Origin of Marcus
< Latin Mārcus < *māwortkos pertaining to *Māwort-s Mars
Example Sentences
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When it comes to delivering as expected, Sierra Canyon’s defensive line made up of the trio of Kasi Currie, Stephen Harrison and Marcus Fakatou can’t be stopped.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
The battle in the trenches will be memorable, with Orange Lutheran’s offensive line, led by Texas-bound Lucas Rhoa, taking on Sierra Canyon’s outstanding defensive line that includes former Lancer Marcus Fakatou, who wears No. 99.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
But according to the endocrinologist Dr. Marcus Goncalves, it doesn’t make sense for men to hack their testosterone unless they’re in the minority who suffer from hypogonadism, meaning the body produces very little testosterone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
The 25-year-old is still hunting his first goal, but has slotted seamlessly into Barcelona's attack - in a left-wing spot often filled by on-loan England team-mate Marcus Rashford last term.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Derek anchored them at one end while Anne, Natalie, and Javari stretched as far as they could in the middle for Marcus to be able to reach the water.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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