Proper Name guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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name
The telephonic service for accessing some government services, such as health advice or social services, depending on the jurisdiction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US
Topics: communications, electrical-engineering, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, telecommunications, telephony
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Based on the telephone number used in North America to obtain non-emergency governmental services.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
