Maximilian

American  

[mak-suh-mil-yuhn] / ˌmæk səˈmɪl jən /

noun

1. 1832–67, archduke of Austria: emperor of Mexico 1864–67.

2. a male given name.

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Maximilian British  

/ ˌmæksɪˈmɪlɪən /

noun

1. full name Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph. 1832–67, archduke of Austria and emperor of Mexico (1864–67). After the French had partially conquered Mexico, he was offered the throne but was defeated and shot by the Mexicans under Juárez

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Example Sentences

After the initial training, people were already good, sorting with at least about 90% accuracy, said Maximilian Riesenhuber, a professor of neuroscience at Georgetown University School of Medicine and co-author of the research.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The project was founded by entrepreneurs Aron D'Souza and Maximilian Martin in 2023 and has attracted backing from prominent investors including billionaire Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

ESA Cheops project scientist Maximilian Günther says the discovery highlights how much scientists still do not understand about planetary origins.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

That’s the backdrop for Wall Street giant Citi’s 165-page opus on the global commodities outlook, written by strategists led by Maximilian Layton.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Mrs. Sterling wrapped her arms tighter around the bundle of soft blankets that surrounded baby Maximilian.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix