Montagu

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A surname of English origin: "Montagu" is primarily used as a last name. 2. A reference to a specific individual, often an anthropologist: When capitalized and used in an academic or biographical context, it typically refers to Ashley Montagu, a British-American anthropologist.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun (Surname):
    • The Montagu family has a long history in this region.
    • She decided to keep her maiden name, Montagu, after marriage.
  • Proper noun (Specific Person):
    • The works of Montagu challenged many societal beliefs about race.
    • In his lecture, the professor discussed Montagu's contributions to popular anthropology.
Advanced Usage
  • As an attributive noun: The surname can be used attributively to denote association.
    • She is studying the Montagu papers at the archive. (The papers belonging to or associated with the Montagu family or individual).
Variants and Related Words
  • Montague: A common variant spelling of the same surname, famously used in Shakespeare's (the family of Romeo).
  • Anthropologist: A scientist who studies human societies and cultures, which describes Ashley Montagu's profession.
Synonyms
  • Surname: Last name, family name.
Notes on Meaning
  • Cultural Reference: Beyond the anthropologist, "Montagu" may refer to other historical figures (e.g., Lady Mary Wortley Montagu) or places (e.g., Montagu, South Africa). The specific referent is determined by context.
  • Capitalization: As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.
Noun
  1. United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)

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