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Meaning of "Assisi" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ASSISI

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PRONUNCIATION OF ASSISI

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ASSISI

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Assisi 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 ASSISI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Assisi

Assisi

Assisi is a town and comune of Italy in the province of Perugia in the Umbria region, on the western flank of Monte Subasio. It was the birthplace of St. Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order in the town in 1208, and St. Clare, the founder of the Poor Sisters, which later became the Order of Poor Clares after her death. The 19th-century Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows was also born in Assisi.

Definition of Assisi in the English dictionary

The definition of Assisi in the dictionary is a town in central Italy, in Umbria: birthplace of St Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order here in 1208. Pop: 25 304.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ASSISI

Assiniboine

WORDS THAT END LIKE ASSISI

bassi
Brindisi
Clare of Assisi
decree nisi
desi
Farsi
Francis of Assisi
Hsi
Kutaisi
nisi
Ossi
pachisi
psi
quasi
Schepisi
sensi
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Sulawesi
Tbilisi
Varanasi

Synonyms and antonyms of Assisi in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Assisi» into 25 languages

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阿西西
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Asís
570 millions of speakers

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Assisi
510 millions of speakers

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असीसी
380 millions of speakers
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أسيزي
280 millions of speakers

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Ассизи
278 millions of speakers

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Assis
270 millions of speakers

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Assisi
260 millions of speakers

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Assise
220 millions of speakers

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Assisi
190 millions of speakers

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Assisi
180 millions of speakers

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アッシジ
130 millions of speakers

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아시시
85 millions of speakers

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Assisi
85 millions of speakers
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Assisi
80 millions of speakers

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அசிசி
75 millions of speakers

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असिसी
75 millions of speakers

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Assisi
70 millions of speakers

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Assisi
65 millions of speakers

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Asyż
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Ассізі
40 millions of speakers

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Assisi
30 millions of speakers
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Ασίζη
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Assisi
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Assisi
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Assisi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Assisi

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ASSISI»

The term «Assisi» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.208 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Assisi

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2 QUOTES WITH «ASSISI»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Assisi.
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Aaron Klein
Widely distributed reports have noted in January 1968, Obama was registered as a Muslim at Jakarta's Roman Catholic Franciscus Assisi Primary School under the name Barry Soetoro.
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Abbe Pierre
The process of my transformation came to a head with my discovery of St. Francis of Assisi during a pilgrimage I went on with a scout troop from my school.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ASSISI»

Discover the use of Assisi in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Assisi and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Francis of Assisi: Early Documents
This three-volume project produces a translation of the extant texts of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth centuries that present the life and writings of Francis of Assisi.
Regis J. Armstrong, J. A. Wayne Hellmann, William J. Short, 2000
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Francis of Assisi: The prophet:
Volume 3 in this monumental series presents new translations of texts about Francis in the early Franciscan tradition, some available in English for the first time.
Regis J. Armstrong, J. A. Wayne Hellmann, William Short, 2001
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Clare of Assisi: The Letters to Agnes
Publisher's description: In Clare of Assisi, Joan Mueller provides an accessible translation of Clare of Assisi2s four letters to Agnes of Prague.
Joan Mueller, 2003
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Life of St. Francis of Assisi
A bestseller in its time, and ultimately translated into 55 languages, this lovely workby French clergyman, historian, and theologian PAUL SABATIER (18581928)tells the story of the monks life in clear, sympathetic language, from his youth ...
Paul Sabatier, 2007
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St. Francis of Assisi and Nature : Tradition and Innovation ...
This book, the most comprehensive study in English of Francis's view of nature in the context of medieval tradition, debunks modern anachronistic interpretations, arguing convincingly that Francis's ideas can only be understood in their ...
Roger D. Sorrell, 1988
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The Complete Writings of St. Francis of Assisi
The Complete Writings of St. Francis Assisi is the only book on the market to include the original writings of St. Francis, his own work, The Little Flowers of St. Francis and a extensive biography of the life and achievements of St. ...
St Francis Of Assisi, Z. El Bey, 2009
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Francis of Assisi: Performing the Gospel Life
Imbued with peerless scholarship, this book is also charmingly written. Cunningham is a master storyteller as well as a brilliant biographer -- qualities that his "Francis of Assisi" fully displays.
Lawrence Cunningham, 2004
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Saint Francis of Assisi
In this celebrated biography, now available in English for the first time, the distinguished medievalist Jacques Le Goff paints a detailed picture of the life of Francis of Assisi.
Jacques Le Goff, 2004
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A Companion to Clare of Assisi: Life, Writings, and Spirituality
This book offers a text gathering the best of international research to offer an up-to-date and comprehensive introduction to Clare of Assisi and the first Franciscan women, introduces students to the person of Clare of Assisi, her place ...
Joan Mueller, 2010
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Saint Francis of Assisi: A Life of Joy
Tells the story of the man who became one of the most famous saints in the world, from his fun-loving youth through his career as a soldier to the years he spent serving God.
Robert Francis Kennedy, Dennis Nolan, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ASSISI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Assisi is used in the context of the following news items.
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TinyLife charity to benefit from partnership with CIPR NI
... higher figure than has been raised in previous partnerships with charities including Assisi Animal Sanctuary, Hospice NI and Mencap. «Belfast Live, Jul 15»
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Salvation Army sets drive to pay for meals during summer donation lag
It also is like walking in the sandals of St. Francis of Assisi, the FSPA namesake whose early life as a rich kid in medieval times consisted ... «La Crosse Tribune, Jul 15»
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Pope Francis In South America: Pope Francis's Three-Nation Tour …
I am among those who admire Saint Francis of Assisi, and I love him because he is authentic," said Maria Criolla, an Ecuadorian homemaker ... «Headlines & Global News, Jul 15»
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Books blog: Preaching non-violence amid the carnage
... same reason that many Christians throughout history have been non-violent, starting with the early church and including St Francis of Assisi, ... «Catholic Herald Online, Jul 15»
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Churches in Dubois, Spencer counties grouped
One of two new parishes is St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Spencer County as three parishes — Mary Help of Christians, in Mariah Hill, ... «The Herald, Jul 15»
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Cardinal Peter Turkson: Bishops need to speak up on the environment
Plans are underway at the Vatican to organize a multi-faith event on the encyclical in Assisi, the Italian city of Saint Francis, although Turkson ... «Religion News Service, Jul 15»
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An Eastern Orthodox Perspective on Laudato Si
And since his election, the Pope assumed the name of St. Francis of Assisi as an unmistakable indication of his priority for and sensitivity to the ... «First Things, Jul 15»
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Foodies put their heart on their sleeve
“On my other leg, I have a very beautiful portrait of a cow and Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, obviously related to why I did ... «Times Colonist, Jul 15»
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Hidalgo: Wrath of nature in alarming environmental events
This was inspired by St. Francis of Assisi and his love and care of the environment expressed in his works and canticle praising Mother Earth, ... «Sun.Star, Jul 15»
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Picnic Under the Stars With Shakespeare
... is an 88 acre preserve filled with trees, the Portiuncula Chapel (a replica of the original in Assisi, Italy), and a 1922 Tudor Revival mansion. «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»

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