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Definition of eugene

eugene

/juːˈdʒiːn/
Eu · gene
Plural:Eugenes
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eugene Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A traditionally masculine given name of Greek origin meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'.

Example

"Eugene O'Neill is widely considered one of the greatest American playwrights in history."

2

American A major city in the U.S. state of Oregon, located at the southern end of the Willamette Valley, known for its natural environment, recreational opportunities, and as the home of the University of Oregon.

Example

"We decided to take a road trip down the Pacific Coast and spend a few days exploring Eugene, Oregon."

• Rhymes for eugene

• Nearby Words

etropole
eucalyptus
eucryphia
eugene
euglena
eulachon
eulalia

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek given name Eugenios (εὐγενής), meaning 'well-born' or 'noble', formed from the prefix 'eu-' (good, well) and 'genes' (born, race).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eugene. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eugene
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