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Montague

Montague

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A family in Romeo and Juliet that fights with the Capulets
  • proper noun
  • /ˈmɒntəɡjuː/
  • Literature
: Montesco
  • Benvolio Montague tries to keep the peace between the warring families in Verona.

And so he's a, he's Lord Montague's nephew.

Examples

  • She's a Capulet, he's a Montague.

    Man of the House (2005)

  • It was a pleasure meeting you, Miss Montague.

    W.E. (2011)

  • Captain Sir Albert Montague and Lady Montague.

    Cavalcade (1933)

  • I so hoped to remain on at your house in Montague Square... until my work was finished.

    The Lodger (1944)

  • Art thou not Romeo and a Montague?

    Jesus Revolution (2023)

  • Neo Verona has truly changed since Montague became the Duke.

    The ARK (2022)

  • Beg for Montague's forgiveness and go back to Neo Verona!

    Ilsa (2021)

  • In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', the Montague family is engaged in a bitter feud with the Capulets.

  • Romeo is a well-known Montague, often facing conflict with the rival Capulet family.

Surface Forms

Montague main

Etymology

Montague comes from old French parts mont ('mount' or 'hill') and aigu ('pointed' or 'sharp'), so it originally meant someone from a 'pointed hill'. So Montague became a family name and is the surname of Romeo's family in Shakespeare's play.