Synonyms for
alexander
A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.
1 synonym 9 letters

Found 1 Synonym for Alexander

Words that mean the same or similar to alexander:

alexanders

These words are listed as synonyms for alexander but do not yet have their own synonym data in our database. We are expanding our coverage regularly.

All Definitions for Alexander

Below are all the dictionary definitions of alexander:

1A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.
2A Scottish surname originating as a patronymic, anglicized from Scottish Gaelic Mac Alasdair (“son of Alexander”).
3A place in the United States:
4A city in Pulaski County and Saline County, Arkansas.
5An unincorporated community in Burke County, Georgia
6Amed for early settler Hugh Alexander.
7A minor city in Franklin County, Iowa.
8A minor city in Rush County, Kansas
9Amed for early settler Alexander Harvey.
10A town in Washington County, Maine
11Amed for British politician and financier Alexander Baring, 1st Baron Ashburton.
12A town and village therein, in Genesee County, New York
13Amed for early settler Alexander Rea.
14A minor city in McKenzie County, North Dakota
15Amed for early North Dakota politician Alexander McKenzie.
16An unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia
17Amed for local lumber businessman John M. Alexander.
18A rural municipality in eastern Manitoba, Canada.
19A community in the Rural Municipality of Whitehead, Manitoba, Canada
20Amed for early settler Alexander Speers.
21A cocktail made of cognac or gin, white crème de cacao, and light cream.
22Alternative letter-case form of alexander. [A cocktail made of cognac or gin, white crème de cacao, and light cream.]

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What are synonyms for alexander?

Words like alexanders are common synonyms for alexander. These words share similar meanings and can often be used interchangeably depending on context.

How many synonyms does alexander have?

We have identified 1 synonyms for alexander in our database. The English language often has multiple words with overlapping meanings.

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About synonyms for alexander

Finding the right synonym for alexander helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.", alexander has 1 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.

Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Alexanders is the most direct replacement in most situations.

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