Bono

Bo-no · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    Stage name of Paul David Hewson, the lead singer of the Irish rock band U2 and humanitarian activist.

  2. 2.

    Used in the phrase "pro bono" meaning "for the public good" (work done without charge).

Related words

See also: U2, pro bono

Etymology

As a name: The musician adopted the name from "Bono Vox" (from Latin bona vox, "good voice"), which was a hearing aid shop in Dublin. As Latin: From Latin bonus ("good").