Macmillan

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A prominent multinational publisher known for educational textbooks, trade books, and reference materials across multiple languages and markets
2. A large publishing house that produces and distributes books for academic, professional, and general audiences worldwide
3. An international publishing corporation that specializes in educational content, literature, and reference works for diverse readerships

Etymology: Outside of religious history, Macmillan is mainly known as a surname. In its historical religious sense, the name comes from the minister John Macmillan (1670-1753), whose followers took their identity from him. The term's meaning therefore rests entirely on one clergyman's life rather than on any older word.