MacMillan

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UK, US/məkˈmɪlən/

proper noun

A surname of Scottish origin.

“Harold Macmillan, former British prime minister.”

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Macmillanite
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Meanings

MacMillan1

proper noun

alternative McMillan · alternative Macmillan · alternative MacMillen · alternative McMillen · alternative Macmillen

  1. A surname of Scottish origin.

Macmillan2

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of MacMillan.

    Harold Macmillan, former British prime minister.

nounMacmillan (plural Macmillans)

plural Macmillans

  1. historicalA member of the Scottish sect of Cameronians or Reformed Presbyterians.

    Synonyms: Macmillanite

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA member of the Scottish sect of Cameronians or Reformed Presbyterians.

Similar
Macmillanite
Also see
macmillanite

Origin

MacMillan · proper noun

From Scottish Gaelic. For many people so surnamed today (worldwide), their name can be traced back to the Clan MacMillan. The word roots are covered at McMillan.

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Macmillan · proper noun, noun

Historical religion sense: from the minister John Macmillan (1670-1753).

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 麥克米蘭 /麦克米兰
  • 麥克米蘭 /麦克米兰a surname
Persian مکمیلان
  • مکمیلان (mak-milân)a surname
Cite this entry
APA

MacMillan. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/MacMillan

MLA

“MacMillan.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/MacMillan. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “MacMillan,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/MacMillan.

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