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Meaning of "Anambra" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ANAMBRA

Anambra  [əˈnæmbrə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANAMBRA

noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Anambra 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 ANAMBRA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Anambra

Anambra State

Anambra State is a state in south-eastern Nigeria. Its name is an anglicized version of the original 'Oma Mbala', the native name of the Anambra River. The Capital and the Seat of Government is Awka. Onitsha and Nnewi are the biggest commercial and industrial cities, respectively. The state's theme is "Light Of The Nation". Boundaries are formed by Delta State to the west, Imo State and Rivers State to the south, Enugu State to the east and Kogi State to the north. The origin of the name is derived from the Anambra River which is a tributary of the famous River Niger. The indigenous ethnic group in Anambra state are the Igbo and a small population of Igala who live mainly in the north-western part of the state. Anambra is the eighth most populated state in the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the second most densely populated state in Nigeria after Lagos State. The stretch of more than 45 km between Oba and Amorka contains a cluster of numerous thickly populated villages and small towns giving the area an estimated average density of 1,500–2,000 persons per square kilometre.

Definition of Anambra in the English dictionary

The definition of Anambra in the dictionary is a state of S Nigeria. Capital: Awka. Pop: 4 182 031. Area: 4844 sq km.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ANAMBRA


abracadabra
ˌæbrəkəˈdæbrə
algebra
ˈældʒɪbrə
Alhambra
ælˈhæmbrə
candelabra
ˌkændɪˈlɑːbrə
cembra
ˈsɛmbrə
cobra
ˈkəʊbrə
dobra
ˈdəʊbrə
Ellenborough
ˈɛlənbrə
labra
ˈleɪbrə
libra
ˈlaɪbrə
Middlesbrough
ˈmɪdəlzbrə
palabra
pəˈlɑːbrə
penumbra
pɪˈnʌmbrə
robe-de-chambre
rɔbdəʃɑ̃brə
robes-de-chambre
rɔbdəʃɑ̃brə
sabra
ˈsɑːbrə
Scarborough
ˈskɑːbrə
umbra
ˈʌmbrə
vertebra
ˈvɜːtɪbrə
zebra
ˈziːbrə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ANAMBRA

Anam
anamneses
anamnesis
anamnestic
anamnestically
anamniote
anamniotic
anamorphic
anamorphic lens
anamorphism
anamorphoscope
anamorphoses
anamorphosis
anamorphous
anan
ananas
Anancy
Ananda

WORDS THAT END LIKE ANAMBRA

Akubra
Aldabra
Boolean algebra
bra
cerebra
Coimbra
common zebra
disjecta membra
half-cup bra
Indian cobra
king cobra
lubra
Mahalla el Kubra
nursing bra
padded bra
Rubbra
sports bra
terebra
uplift bra
zabra

Synonyms and antonyms of Anambra in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Anambra» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ANAMBRA

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

Translator English - Chinese

阿南布拉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Anambra
570 millions of speakers

English

Anambra
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Anambra
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

انامبرا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Anambra
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Anambra
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Anambra
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Anambra
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Anambra
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

anambra
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

Anambra
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아남 브라
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Anambra
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Anambra
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Anambra
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आंम्ब्रा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Anambra
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Anambra
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Anambra
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Anambra
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Anambra
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Anambra
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Anambra
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Anambra
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Anambra
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Anambra

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ANAMBRA»

The term «Anambra» is quite widely used and occupies the 46.628 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ANAMBRA» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANAMBRA»

Discover the use of Anambra in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Anambra and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Subsurface Evaluation of Source Rock and Hydrocarbon ...
Exploratory activities carried out in the Anambra Basin have revealed that the basin has the potential of generating hydrocarbon.
Ugochukwu Princewill Iheanacho, 2010
2
Developing Relationships in Catholic Nursery/primary Schools ...
Nigeria should adopt the policies that would assure quality education and give equal educational opportunities to all its citizens by supporting any institution that offers such education in the country.
John Jude Chimezie Ugochukwu, 2008
3
Geology and Mineral Resources of Nigeria
Following mid-Santonian tectonism and magmatism, depositional axis in the Benue Trough was displaced westward resulting in subsidence of the Anambra Basin. The Anambra Basin, therefore, is a part of the Lower Benue Trough containing ...
Nuhu George Obaje, 2009
4
A short history of Agulu-Awka
About the origins of Agulu - Awka, a quarter in Awka town of Anambra State, Nigeria.
Nnonyelu Ilodigwe, 2003
5
Cities, Towns and Villages in Anambra State: Nnewi, Onitsha, ...
Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 154. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge.
Books, LLC, General Books LLC, 2010
6
Anambra State: Chinwoke Mbadinuju, Jim Nwobodo, Otolo, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
LLC Books, Books Group, 2010
7
Towns in Igboland: Igbuzo, Edem, Ufuma, Ogidi, Anambra ...
Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge.
LLC Books, 2010
8
Populated Places in Anambra State: Nnewi, Awka, Onitsha, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Source: Wikipedia, 2011
9
The Female King of Colonial Nigeria: Ahebi Ugbabe
interview (1996); Samuel Ezeja, interview with author, tape recording, Umuida, Enugu-Ezike, Anambra (now Enugu) State, Nigeria, November 25, 1996; Fabian Azegba, interview with author, tape recording, Umuida, Enugu-Ezike, Anambra ...
Nwando Achebe, 2011
10
Assessment of Groundwater Resources and Management
A. Ehinola and W.O. Nneli :partment of Geology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria ABSTRACT Onitsha metropolitan Area (300 sq km) is located at the confluence of river Niger and river Anambra, in the Anambra basin. This is a highly ...
A. L. Ramanathan, Prosun Bhattacharya, A.K. Keshari, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANAMBRA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Anambra is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Southeast Governors Oppose Transfer Of Boko Haram Suspects To …
The meeting was attended by all the governors in the zone except Willie Obiano of Anambra, who sent his regrets for being absent. «Information Nigeria, Jul 15»
2
The Relocation Of Prisoners To Anambra State And The Federal …
As a case in point, last week, about 47 Boko Haram suspects were whisked into the Ekwulobia Prison in Anambra state in the dead of night ... «SaharaReporters.com, Jul 15»
3
Ifeanyi Ubah FC 1-0 3SC: Stephen heads Anambra Warriors to victory
Ifeanyi Ubah FC defeated visitors 3SC 1-0 in a Nigeria Professional League game played at the Rojenny Sports Complex, Oba on Sunday. «Goal.com, Jul 15»
4
PDP Moves to Regain Control of Anambra
Awka — Worried by its dwindling fortunes in Anambra State, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the area has begun moves to reconcile ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
5
Southeast governors reje...
The relocation of Boko Haram suspects to prison facilities in the SouthEast, particularly in Ekwulobia Anambra State by the Federal ... «National Accord, Jul 15»
6
Anambra PDP Reunites To Wrestle Power From Ruling Party
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State, south-east Nigeria, have come together to resolve the differences that has ... «CHANNELS TELEVISION, Jul 15»
7
How Landlord, Children Killed Tenant in Anambra Community
Awka — One person has been confirmed dead and several others injured while about five houses have been burnt at Nkpor, near Onitsha in ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
8
How Govt Is Frustrating Education in Anambra
Awka — The policy of Anambra State Government to supply laptop computers to primary school teachers at exorbitant prices is causing ripples ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
9
We don't want Boko Haram members in Anambra - Ohaneze tells …
OhanezeLogo Apparently uncomfortable with the relocation of over 49 Boko Haram inmates from the North East prisons to Aguata Prison in ... «DailyPost Nigeria, Jul 15»
10
Ohanaeze To Buhari: Relocate Boko Haram Prisoners From …
... Haram suspects from the Northeastern part of the country to Aguata Prisons in Ekwuluobia, Anambra State, Chairman of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, ... «Information Nigeria, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Anambra [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/anambra>. Apr 2024 ».
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