Kennedy (en. Kennedy)

/ˈkɛnədi/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Last name of an influential political family in the United States.
The Kennedy family played a key role in American politics.
La famille Kennedy a joué un rôle clé dans la politique américaine.
Reference to John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States.
Kennedy was known for his inspiring speeches.
Kennedy était connu pour ses discours inspirants.
Name used to refer to institutions or events associated with this family.
The Kennedy Center is a place of culture in Washington.
Le centre Kennedy est un lieu de culture à Washington.

Etymology

The name Kennedy is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Cinnéidigh', meaning 'descendant of Cinnéidigh'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Kennedy Space Center
NASA's space center in Florida.
Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy and social progress
Reference to the progressive policies of John F. Kennedy.
Kennedy et le progrès social
the Kennedy legacy
Lasting impact of the Kennedy family on American society.
l'héritage Kennedy

Related Words

John F. Kennedy
35th president of the United States, assassinated in 1963.
John F. Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
Brother of John F. Kennedy and senator, assassinated in 1968.
Robert F. Kennedy
Edward Kennedy
Brother of John F. Kennedy and senator from Massachusetts.
Edward Kennedy

Slang Meanings

Referring to someone influential or important.
That guy is the Kennedy of our group.
Ce gars-là est le Kennedy de notre groupe.
Used to refer to tragic events, in reference to the assassination of JFK.
What happened there was a real Kennedy.
C'était un vrai Kennedy ce qu'il s'est passé là.