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Nee

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Marital Status Clue

Indicates the surname a woman had before marriage, often seen in obituaries or wedding announcements.

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Julia Roberts, nee Miller, stars in the new movie.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Recognize that the use of 'nee' reflects cultural practices about naming and is less common in some places.

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She is known as Annette Bening, nee Bening, keeping her maiden name.
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Historical Context

'nee' can be useful in genealogy or historical texts to track family lineage or name changes.

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In the family tree, Charlotte Bronte appears as Charlotte Bronte, nee Bronte.
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