Kaplan

/ˈkæplən/ noun

Definition

a surname of Jewish origin, or a test preparation company

Etymology

from Hebrew kaplan meaning 'chaplain' or Yiddish kaplan 'priest'

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This surname originally meant 'chaplain' in Hebrew, but most people today know it from Kaplan Test Prep, which has helped millions of students tackle standardized tests. From religious guidance to academic guidance!

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