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Epstein

Epstein

81 7.4
A family name of German or Jewish origin that some famous people have
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɛpstaɪn/
: Epstein
  • Charlotte Epstein is going to train me.
  • Epstein et al.
  • Epstein, 2005
  • Epstein and Cullinan

We shouldn't discount also that Epstein asked to be killed.

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Examples

  • Phone call for Mrs. Epstein.

  • Their view is expressed well by Leon Epstein in his widely used book, Political Parties in Western Democracies.

    Academic text (1992)
  • - Our friend, Steve Epstein, his son was like you.

  • We regret to inform readers that Professor Epstein died as this issue was going to press.

    Academic text (1999)
  • I soon learned that Dr. Epstein, Aunt Rose's doctor, had found a large lump in her left breast.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • I recommended Epstein for the job, although I knew that his field was philosophy, not bookkeeping.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • The landmark study was done by Epstein and Bronzaft in 1972.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Our friend, Steve Epstein, is a well-known author in our community.

  • Charlotte Epstein has a reputation for her innovative art exhibitions.

  • Phone call for Mrs. Epstein; she is currently unavailable.

Compounds

Epstein-Barr virus
  • Specialized
2 4.7

A common virus that often causes a sickness that makes you very tired and is linked to some cancers

Surface Forms

Epstein main

Etymology

The word Epstein is a family name that comes from a place in Germany, and the second part stein means 'stone', the same root you see in Einstein. So a helpful way to remember Epstein is to think of a family 'from the stone', which is why it became a surname.