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I have always been obsessed with America, the geography, the history, and, of course, the music. I've been lucky enough to have travelled through the country a lot, and, in a kind of anorak way, I've noted which states I've visited and which ones I've been to most often and all that sort of detail.
Tim Rice

Meaning of "anorak" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ANORAK

From Inuktitut ánorâq.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ANORAK

anorak  [ˈænəˌræk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANORAK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Anorak 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 ANORAK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

anorak

Parka

A parka or anorak is a type of coat with a hood, often lined with fur or faux fur. The hood protects the face from freezing temperatures and wind. The Caribou Inuit invented this kind of garment, originally made from caribou or seal skin, for hunting and kayaking in the frigid Arctic. Some Inuit anoraks require regularly coating with fish oil to retain their water resistance. The words anorak and parka have possibly been used interchangeably, but they are somewhat different garments. Strictly speaking, an anorak is a waterproof, hooded, pull-over jacket without a front opening, and sometimes drawstrings at the waist and cuffs, and a parka is a knee-length cold-weather coat; typically stuffed with down or very warm synthetic fiber, and with a fur-lined hood.

Definition of anorak in the English dictionary

The definition of anorak in the dictionary is a warm waterproof hip-length jacket usually with a hood, originally worn in polar regions, but now worn for any outdoor activity. Other definition of anorak is a socially inept person with a hobby considered by most people to be boring.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ANORAK


azedarach
əˈzɛdəˌræk
bladderwrack
ˈblædəˌræk
bookrack
ˈbʊkˌræk
ceterach
ˈsetəˌræk
eelwrack
ˈiːlˌræk
grasswrack
ˈɡrɑːsˌræk
hayrack
ˈheɪˌræk
hornwrack
ˈhɔːnˌræk
rickrack
ˈrɪkˌræk
ricrac
ˈrɪkˌræk
sandarac
ˈsændəˌræk
sandarach
ˈsændəˌræk
sazerac
ˈsæzəˌræk
Skagerrak
ˈskæɡəˌræk
ski-rack
ˈskiːˌræk
tamarack
ˈtæməˌræk
whitrack
ˈwɪtˌræk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ANORAK

anonymized
anonymous
anonymously
anonymousness
anopheles
anopheline
anopia
anopsia
anorectal
anorectic
anoretic
anorexia
anorexia nervosa
anorexic
anorexigenic
anorthic
anorthite
anorthitic
anorthosite
anorthositic

WORDS THAT END LIKE ANORAK

Amtrak
arak
Barak
borak
brak
break
freak
gak
Irak
jak
Mubarak
oak
Pak
peak
Perak
pracharak
speak
tilak
weak
zamboorak

Synonyms and antonyms of anorak in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «anorak» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ANORAK

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

Translator English - Chinese

带兜帽的夹克
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

anorak
570 millions of speakers

English

anorak
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

anorak
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مِعْطَف جِلْديّ ذو قَلَنْسُوَة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

анорак
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

jaqueta à prova d’água com capuz
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পশমের কোটবিশেষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

anorak
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Anorak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Anorak
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アノラック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아노락
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Anorak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

áo khoác chống thấm có mũ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உல்ளது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अनोराक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

anorak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

giacca a vento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kurtka z kapturem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

анорак
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

hanorac
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

άνορακ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

anorak
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

anorak
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vindjakke
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of anorak

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ANORAK»

The term «anorak» is quite widely used and occupies the 45.457 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ANORAK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «anorak» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «anorak» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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QUOTES WITH «ANORAK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word anorak.
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Tim Rice
I have always been obsessed with America, the geography, the history, and, of course, the music. I've been lucky enough to have travelled through the country a lot, and, in a kind of anorak way, I've noted which states I've visited and which ones I've been to most often and all that sort of detail.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANORAK»

Discover the use of anorak in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to anorak and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Anorak in Fenland
Retired teacher Martin Brady's interest in footpaths leads him to investigate a run-down Fenland farm - which turns out to contain illegal immigrants and to be linked to a national neo-Nazi Organisation.
John F. Nicholson, 2002
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Backpacker
Columbia Cottonwood: This is a time-proven, high-count nylon taffeta anorak that buttons up the front. Lightly coated with polyurethane and treated with a thin water repellent finish, it has two front pockets: The standard horizontal-zip kangaroo ...
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Anorak Issue 4: Writing
Nominated first of top three "hot new prints" by Time Magazine Pencils and paper at the ready! In this bigger edition (pagination increased to 68 pages), Anorak celebrates the art of writing.
Anorak Press, Cathy Olmedillas, 2013
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Anorak
Theme is THE ZOO. Anorak's zoo is a vast place where only the loveliest animals roam around. Sloths, gorillas, camels and pandas, and all you need to know about these lovely creatures.
Anorak Press, 2013
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Anorak: Myths & Tales
Anorak uncovers some fascinating tales and myths from around the world. We interview an ancient Roman druid to ask him about his beliefs, look at the phenomenon of superstitions, and share some favorite myths.
The Anorak Press, Cathy Olmedillas, 2013
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Anorak
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! An anorak or parka is a type of heavy jacket with a hood, often lined with fur or fake fur, so as to protect the face from a combination of freezing temperatures and wind.
Jesse Russell, Ronald Cohn, 2012
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Autism, Access and Inclusion on the Front Line: Confessions ...
Autism, Access and Inclusion on the Front Line is a frank and honest appraisal of service provision for young people with ASDs that will both inform and encourage parents and professionals.
Anthony Attwood, 2006
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Gebirgsjäger: German Mountain Trooper, 1939-45
Anorak A lightweight anorak was also issued to Gebirgsjager. This was a traditionally styled pullover garment with an attached hood, cut from tightly woven cotton. One wide horizontal breast pocket with button- down flap was flanked either ...
‎2003
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Articles on American Military Uniforms, Including: Anorak, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Hephaestus Books, 2011
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Jackets: Anorak, Straitjacket, Motorcycle Personal ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Source Wikipedia, Books LLC, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANORAK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term anorak is used in the context of the following news items.
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A tale of three outfits
(For gentlemen, the outfit is almost uniformly a white anorak and black trousers, though polar-bear-skin leggings are worn by some from ... «The Arctic Journal, Jul 15»
2
Pucker up for International Kissing Day with these smoochy stylish …
Anorak Kissing Rabbits Picnic Blanket, £35, from Home Candy. Pucker up your walls with this fun Pink Lips Print Fashionista Lips Art Home Decor Wall Art, ... «House To Home, Jul 15»
3
Fashion: Out of office
4 Kow Tow anorak $285. Rolla's shirt $110. Levi's jeans $159.90. Tevas sandals $89.90. 5 Juliette Hogan roll-neck jumper $459 and pants ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
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EastEnders medical issues like epilepsy, breast cancer and Cystic …
After all, Tamwar always has been a sexless anorak (literally with his dress sense). And considering she's meant to be a young, modern, ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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New Fiat 500: 1800 invisible changes
New Fiat 500: 1,800 invisible changes. Fiat reboots its city car after 8 years. Locate your most technical anorak for a game of spot the difference. «Top Gear, Jul 15»
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George Best £5 notes among items stolen in overnight Derry …
A man dressed in a dark anorak and grey tracksuit tops was seen running from the house and Detective Inspector Lindsay Kitson said police ... «Derry Now, Jul 15»
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Andy McSmith's Diary: Probably the last place you'd expect to …
After listening to this complaint, the Speaker, John Bercow, exclaimed: “You really are a most legendary anorak!” Battling inaccuracy. «The Independent, Jul 15»
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Mc MPs urged to go into 'outer darkness' by Tory MP
The remarks prompted Speaker John Bercow to quip: "You really are a most legendary anorak." Mr Grayling replied: "I will simply say I very ... «Herald Scotland, Jul 15»
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Study: kill switches reduced smartphone thefts almost 33% in one year
... newspapers in Connecticut. She contributes to online publications including Playboy, the Guardian, Anorak, Daily Dot, Salon and Mashable. «ConsumerAffairs, Jul 15»
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PayPal backs down from mandatory-robocalls policy
She contributes to online publications including Playboy, the Guardian, Anorak, Daily Dot, Salon and Mashable. Read Full Bio→. «ConsumerAffairs, Jul 15»

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