Paton

American  

[peyt-n] / ˈpeɪt n /

noun

1. Alan (Stewart), 1903–88, South African novelist.

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Paton British  

/ ˈpeɪtən /

noun

1. Alan ( Stewart ). 1903–88, South African writer, noted esp for his novel dealing with racism and apartheid in South Africa, Cry, the Beloved Country (1965)

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Example Sentences

When Riley and his mum Rhona Paton board a plane to Norway at the weekend, it will be his 40th flight - an impressive milestone given he is just six years old.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"Targeting the brain with drugs is tricky because they act on the entire brain and not a selected region such as the parafacial nucleus," says Paton.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

Broncos executive George Paton said Nix is currently on course for a return in May, which is when the Broncos will hold organized team activities.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson is from Littleton, Colo., a suburb of Denver, and Broncos general manager George Paton is from La Cañada and played football at Loyola High and UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

I was Alexandra, I was South Africa, I was part of what Alan Paton described as “a tragically beautiful land.”

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane