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Nee

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Marital Status CluePlay
Indicates the surname a woman had before marriage, often seen in obituaries or wedding announcements. SlideJulia Roberts, nee Miller, stars in the new movie.
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Cultural SensitivityPlay
Recognize that the use of 'nee' reflects cultural practices about naming and is less common in some places. SlideShe is known as Annette Bening, nee Bening, keeping her maiden name.
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Historical ContextPlay
'nee' can be useful in genealogy or historical texts to track family lineage or name changes. SlideIn the family tree, Charlotte Bronte appears as Charlotte Bronte, nee Bronte.