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When Phil Taylor is in the field - no matter whether it's tiddlywinks or the world championship at Alexandra Palace - he is the man to beat.
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Meaning of "Alexandra" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ALEXANDRA

Alexandra  [ˌælɪɡˈzɑːndrə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ALEXANDRA

noun
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pronoun
preposition
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Alexandra is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ALEXANDRA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Alexandra

Alexandra

Alexandra is the feminine form of the given name Alexander, which is a romanization of the Greek name Ἀλέξανδρος. Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb ἀλέξειν "to defend" and ἀνδρός, the genitive of the noun ἀνήρ "man". Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "protector of man". The name was one of the titles or epithets given to the Greek goddess Hera and as such is usually taken to mean "one who comes to save warriors". The earliest attested form of the name is the Mycenaean Greek

Definition of Alexandra in the English dictionary

The definition of Alexandra in the dictionary is 1844–1925, queen consort of Edward VII of Great Britain and Ireland. Other definition of Alexandra is 1872–1918, the wife of Nicholas II of Russia; her misrule while Nicholas was supreme commander of the Russian forces during World War I precipitated the Russian Revolution.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ALEXANDRA


aphelandra
ˌæfəˈlændrə
calendrer
ˈkælɪndrə
Cassandra
kəˈsændrə
crossandra
krɒˈsɑːndrə
dichondra
daɪˈkɒndrə
Harishchandra
ˌhærɪʃˈtʃændrə
Hendra
ˈhɛndrə
Indra
ˈɪndrə
liriodendra
ˌlɪrɪəʊˈdɛndrə
ouvirandra
ˌuːvɪˈrændrə
pachysandra
ˌpækɪˈsændrə
philodendra
ˌfɪləˈdendrə
Ramachandra
ˌrɑːməˈtʃʌndrə
scolopendra
ˌskɒləˈpendrə
tendre
ˈtɑːndrə
tundra
ˈtʌndrə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ALEXANDRA

Alexander
Alexander Archipelago
Alexander I
Alexander I Island
Alexander II
Alexander III
Alexander Nevski
Alexander technique
Alexander the Great
Alexander VI
alexanders
Alexandretta
Alexandria
Alexandrian
Alexandrian senna
Alexandrine

WORDS THAT END LIKE ALEXANDRA

cathedra
clepsydra
ephedra
ex cathedra
exedra
Gulf of Sidra
hendecahedra
icosahedra
mudra
octahedra
Odra
pentahedra
Phaedra
polyhedra
rhombohedra
Sidra
Sudra
tetrahedra
trapezohedra
trihedra

Synonyms and antonyms of Alexandra in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Alexandra» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ALEXANDRA

Find out the translation of Alexandra to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Alexandra from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Alexandra» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

亚历山德拉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Alexandra
570 millions of speakers

English

Alexandra
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एलेक्जेंड्रा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكسندرا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Александра
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Alexandra
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আলেকজান্দ্রা
260 millions of speakers

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Alexandra
220 millions of speakers

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Alexandra
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Alexandra
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アレクサンドラ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

알렉산드라
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Alexandra
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Alexandra
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அலெக்ஸாண்ட்ரா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अॅलेक्जेंड्रा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Alexandra
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Alexandra
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Alexandra
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Олександра
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Alexandra
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Αλεξάνδρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Alexandra
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Alexandra
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Alexandra
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Alexandra

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ALEXANDRA»

The term «Alexandra» is very widely used and occupies the 7.090 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ALEXANDRA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Alexandra

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2 QUOTES WITH «ALEXANDRA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Alexandra.
1
Eric Bristow
When Phil Taylor is in the field - no matter whether it's tiddlywinks or the world championship at Alexandra Palace - he is the man to beat.
2
Gordon Getty
Nicolette, Kendalle, and Alexandra are my children. Their mother, Cynthia Beck, and I, love them very much.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALEXANDRA»

Discover the use of Alexandra in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Alexandra and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know
A psychologist offers insight into the canine mind, drawing on current cognitive research to illuminate a dog's perceptual abilities and the experiences that shape dog behavior, with stories about the author and her canine friend.
Alexandra Horowitz, 2010
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Alexandra: The Last Tsarina: A Life of the Last Tsarins
Under Erickson's masterful scrutiny the full dimensions of the Empress's singular psychology are revealed: her childhood bereavement, her long struggle to attain her romantic goal of marriage to her handsome cousin Nicholas, anguishing ...
Carolly Erickson, 2013
3
Falling: Story of a Marriage
In her most personal memoir yet, the bestselling author of "Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight" and "Cocktails Under the Tree of Forgetfulness" tells the heartrending story of her long and stormy marriage to Charlie Ross, the love of ...
Alexandra Fuller, 2012
4
Nicholas and Alexandra: The Fall of the Romanov Dynasty
From the Modern Library's new set of beautifully repackaged hardcover classics by Robert K. Massie--also available are Peter the Great and The Romanovs In this commanding book, Robert K. Massie, prize-winning author of Catherine the Great, ...
Robert K. Massie, 2012
5
On Looking: Eleven Walks with Expert Eyes
Alexandra Horowitz’s On Looking confirms her place as one of today’s most illuminating observers of our infinitely complex world.
Alexandra Horowitz, 2013
6
Eugenic Nation: Faults and Frontiers of Better Breeding in ...
With this important book, Stern transforms our understanding of eugenics in the US."--Warwick Anderson, author of The Cultivation of Whiteness: Science, Health, and Racial Destiny in Australia
Alexandra Stern, 2005
7
Electric Power Systems: A Conceptual Introduction
Recognizing the economic and environmental implications of electric energy production and public concern over disruptions of service, this book exposes the challenges of producing and delivering electricity to help inform public policy ...
Alexandra von Meier, 2006
8
Wish
If you could have anything, what would you wish for?
Alexandra Bullen, 2010
9
Beijing Opera Costumes: The Visual Communication of ...
This comprehensive volume provides both theory and analysis of the costumes and the method of their selection for the roles as well as technical information on embroidery, patterns, and construction.
Alexandra B. Bonds, 2008
10
A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story
This book draws exclusively on their own words -- they always wrote to each other in English -- as well as those of their family & individuals close to them.
Andrei Maylunas, Sergei Mironenko, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALEXANDRA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Alexandra is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Crewe Alexandra: Ben Garratt hopes to put disappointing start and …
Crewe Alexandra: Ben Garratt says he'll keep improving by... 1 · Crewe Alexandra: Goalkeeping union in safe hands with Fred... 1 ... «Stoke Sentinel, Jul 15»
2
Princess Alexandra to officially open Cumbria's Museum of Military Life
A museum will be opened by a royal visitor during a whistle-stop tour of north Cumbria. Princess Alexandra will be in Carlisle on July 15 to see ... «News & Star, Jul 15»
3
Alexandra Hanson honored by city officials
Brown City Mayor Christine Lee (left) and the Brown City Council on June 22 approved a proclamation to recognize the character, talent and ... «Browncitybanner, Jul 15»
4
No, FIFA and Jill Ellis, Team Doctors Are Not Neutral Arbiters of …
But the triumph was bittersweet, thanks to a gruesome cranial collision between American Morgan Brian and German Alexandra Popp in the ... «Slate Magazine, Jul 15»
5
Alexandra Robbins' 'The Nurses': Intimate look at the lives of the life …
In her nonfiction book The Nurses: A Year of Secrets, Drama, and Miracles With the Heroes of the Hospital, Alexandra Robbins gets into the ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
6
Firefighters battle Alexandra blaze
Alexandra fire and ambulance officers are at a house fire at Aronui Road, Bridge Hill this morning. One person is being treated at the scene for ... «The Southland Times, Jul 15»
7
Man stabbed in Alexandra Park overnight
Toronto police are looking for a heavy-set male after a man was stabbed in the area of Queen Street West and Augusta Avenue just before 1 ... «CP24 Toronto's Breaking News, Jul 15»
8
Logan Lerman Leaves Girlfriend Alexandra Daddario To Shoot …
Logan Lerman left his girlfriend Alexandra Daddario to shoot his next movie “Indignation” in New York. Sounds like Alexandra Daddario and ... «KpopStarz, Jul 15»
9
Christopher Reeve's daughter Alexandra gives birth to baby boy
Christopher Reeve's daughter Alexandra Reeve Givens, 31, and her husband Garren Givens, 33, welcomed their first child together on June 13 ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
10
Alexandra Kogut, Clayton Whittemore: 'Dateline' NBC To Focus On …
The murder of Alexandra Kogut by her boyfriend, Clayton Whittemore, is the focus of the next Dateline NBC Friday. Dateline brings you ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»

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