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

Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton said: "The rights of our children are at the heart of everything we do and we welcome the commission's announcement of an investigation which focuses on this important area."

From BBC

The Northern Irishman claimed a record 27th triumph on his Paton machine to move one clear of his legendary uncle Joey in terms of race victories.

From BBC

Steven Paton, director of the Smithsonian Institution’s physical monitoring program in Panama, said that the upcoming move “is a direct consequence of climate change through the increase in sea level.”

From Seattle Times

“If they were younger, they would have gone higher,” general manager George Paton said.

From Seattle Times

In February 2023, David Paton, guitar case in hand, strode across the most famous pedestrian walkway in rock history and into London’s Abbey Road Studios.

From New York Times