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Definition of mitchell

mitchell

/ˈmɪtʃ.əl/
Mitch · ell
Plural:Mitchells
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mitchell Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A surname of English and Scottish origin, historically derived from a vernacular Middle English form of the given name Michael.

Example

"Professor Mitchell will be leading the new archaeological expedition starting next week."

2

A common English masculine given name.

Example

"Mitchell decided to pursue a degree in environmental science after volunteering at the local nature reserve."

3

American A city located in southeastern South Dakota, United States, regionally renowned for its agricultural heritage and the historic tourist attraction known as the Corn Palace.

• Rhymes for mitchell

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle English given name Michel, a vernacular form of Michael, which ultimately originates from the Hebrew name Miyka'el, meaning 'Who is like God?'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mitchell. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mitchell
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