Allen

/ˈælən/
/ˈælɪn/
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Other forms: Allens

Definitions of Allen
  1. noun
    a soldier of the American Revolution whose troops helped capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British (1738-1789)
    synonyms: Ethan Allen
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    soldier
    an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
  2. noun
    United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
    synonyms: Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen, Gracie, Gracie Allen
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    comedienne
    a female comedian
  3. noun
    United States filmmaker and comic actor (1935-)
    synonyms: Allen Stewart Konigsberg, Woody Allen
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    actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian
    a theatrical performer
    film maker, film producer, filmmaker, movie maker
    a producer of motion pictures
Pronunciation
US
/ˈælən/
UK
/ˈælɪn/
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