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Marianne

American  
[mair-ee-an, mar-] / ˌmɛər iˈæn, ˌmær- /

noun

  1. the French Republic, personified as a woman.

  2. a female given name.


Marianne British  
/ marjan /

noun

  1. a female figure personifying the French republic after the Revolution (1789)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The discovery was made near the very camping site – Le Solitaire du Lac – where the al-Hillis were staying in their caravan, Marianne reported.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

"We cannot say, on behalf of the government, whether there was genocide," Marianne Paviasen told reporters.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

“My mind is blank,” said Marianne Ramírez, 29.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

Then, the hosts discuss succession at JPMorgan now that CEO Jamie Dimon’s latest heir apparent, Marianne Lake, has left the company.

From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026

I didn’t own anything like what Marianne and Heather wore—bright cardigans accented with delicate scarves.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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