eisenberg

/ˈaɪznbɜːrɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is of German or Jewish descent, especially one who has adopted an Americanized form of the name.

“The researcher, a self-proclaimed Eisenberg, was proud of his heritage.”

2. noun

A German surname.

“The Eisenberg family has been living in Germany for centuries.”

3. proper noun

Eisenberg, a surname also used as a given name.

“The famous author, Philip Roth’s alter ego, was named Nathan Zuckerman, an Eisenberg.”

Synonyms

  • German
  • Jewish
  • descendant

Antonyms

  • non-German
  • non-Jewish