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Definition of epstein
epstein
/ˈɛp.stiːn/
Ep · stein
Plural:Epsteins
epstein Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• noun
1
A habitational surname of German and Ashkenazi Jewish origin, originally derived from the town of Eppstein in Hesse, Germany.
Example
"The art museum's modern sculpture wing features several bronze busts created by Sir Jacob Epstein."
2
Sir Jacob Epstein (1880–1959), an American-born British sculptor renowned for his expressive bronze portraits and monumental public works.
3
Brian Epstein (1934–1967), an English music entrepreneur who served as the manager of the Beatles.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Epstein. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/epstein