meyer

IPA/mˈeɪə/
KK[mˈaɪɚ]IPA/mˈaɪər/

meyer — proper_noun

1. the surname of Annie Meyer (1867–1951, born Annie Nathan), an American educator

1.proper_noun
Definition

the surname of Annie Meyer (1867–1951, born Annie Nathan), an American educator and writer who helped found Barnard College — one of the first U.S. women's colleges — and wrote essays and plays about women's education and civil rights.

Example

Annie Meyer wrote several essays arguing for better access to higher education for women.

surname used with full name for historical reference

Dr. Rivera showed the class a biography of Annie Meyer.

name used as topic of study

Common collocations
  • Annie Meyer
  • Meyer's essays
  • Meyer's writings on education

Usage Note

This is a biographical entry for the surname Meyer as carried by Annie Meyer (née Nathan). In historical or academic writing, she is referred to by her married name, Annie Meyer. The surname Meyer (also spelled Meier, Mayer, or Maier) is one of the most common German family names and appears in many English-speaking contexts unrelated to this individual. Do not confuse with the unrelated surname Myers.

Common Mistakes

Annie Meyer helped found Barnard College in 1857.
Annie Meyer helped found Barnard College in 1889.
Barnard College was founded in 1889, not 1857.
Annie Meyer was a German immigrant.
Annie Meyer was born in New York City to a German-Jewish family.
She was an American-born citizen.

Word family

  • Meyer (surname)
    proper_noun
  • Meier (variant spelling)
    proper_noun
  • Mayer (variant spelling)
    proper_noun

Etymology

Middle High GermanModern GermanEnglish

Meyer is a common German and Dutch surname, derived from Middle High German meier meaning 'steward' or 'bailiff' — a farm manager who acted as the landowner's representative. The name travelled to the United States with German-speaking immigrants in the 19th century. Annie Nathan married the name Meyer when she wed Dr. Alfred Meyer in 1887.