Kaplan (en. Kaplan)

/ˈkæplən/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Last name that comes from the Hebrew word meaning 'the one who owns the writing'.
The famous author Kaplan has written several books on history.
El famoso autor Kaplan ha escrito varios libros sobre historia.
Common name in educational and legal institutions.
Kaplan University offers a variety of degree programs.
La Universidad Kaplan ofrece una variedad de programas de grado.

Etymology

From the Hebrew word 'kohen' which means 'priest'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Kaplan of education
Reference to learning institutions associated with the name Kaplan.
Kaplan de la educación
Kaplan Method
An educational approach used in exam preparation.
Método Kaplan

Related Words

Kohanim
Hebrew term for priests, which is related to the origin of Kaplan.
Kohanim
Study
Activity or process associated with learning.
Estudio

Slang Meanings

A very studious person.
Whenever there is an exam, everyone says it will turn into a Kaplan.
Siempre que hay un examen, todos dicen que se va a volver un Kaplan.
Phrase to refer to a good educator.
That teacher is a true Kaplan; she knows how to help her students.
Esa profesora es una verdadera Kaplan; sabe cómo ayudar a sus alumnos.