Definitions

1. noun

a male given name, especially of English origin, derived from Old High German elements meaning ‘lover of horses’

“The Phillip’s family has lived in this town for generations.”

2. noun

a variant of Philip, a king of Macedon who conquered a large part of the known world in the 4th century BC

“Alexander the Great’s father, Philip, was a renowned military leader.”

3. proper noun

a surname of English origin, often referring to people with the given name Phillip

“The Phillip family donated millions to charity.”