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PRONUNCIATION OF ATALANTA

Atalanta  [ˌætəˈlæntə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ATALANTA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Atalanta 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 ATALANTA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Atalanta

Atalanta

Atalanta is a character in Greek mythology, a virgin huntress, unwilling to marry, and loved by the hero Meleager.

Definition of Atalanta in the English dictionary

The definition of Atalanta in the dictionary is a maiden who agreed to marry any man who could defeat her in a running race. She lost to Hippomenes when she paused to pick up three golden apples that he had deliberately dropped.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ATALANTA


anta
ˈæntə
antre
ˈæntə
Atlanta
ætˈlæntə
banter
ˈbæntə
canter
ˈkæntə
decanter
dɪˈkæntə
Granta
ˈɡræntə
infanta
ɪnˈfæntə
instanter
ɪnˈstæntə
manta
ˈmæntə
panter
ˈpæntə
planta
ˈplæntə
plantar
ˈplæntə
ranter
ˈræntə
Santa
ˈsæntə
Santer
ˈsæntə
slanter
ˈslæntə
tam-o´-shanter
ˌtæməˈʃæntə
Tanta
ˈtæntə
trochanter
trəʊˈkæntə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ATALANTA

Atabalipa
atabeg
atabek
atabrin
Atabrine
Atacama Desert
atacamite
atactic
ataghan
Atahualpa

WORDS THAT END LIKE ATALANTA

aquatinta
eduskunta
impedimenta
irredenta
junta
magenta
marabunta
maranta
momenta
omenta
pinta
placenta
polenta
quanta
quinta
revalenta
secret Santa
the Pinta
Vedanta
yenta

Synonyms and antonyms of Atalanta in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Atalanta» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ATALANTA

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

Translator English - Chinese

亚特兰大
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Atalanta
570 millions of speakers

English

Atalanta
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Atalanta
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أتالانتا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Аталанта
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Atalanta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Atahualpa
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Atalanta
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Atahualpa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Atalanta
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アタランタ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아탈란타
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Atahualpa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Atalanta
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Atahualpa
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अताहुल्पा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Atahualpa
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Atalanta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Atalanta
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Аталанта
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Atalanta
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Αταλάντα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Atalanta
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Atalanta
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Atalanta
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Atalanta

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ATALANTA»

The term «Atalanta» is quite widely used and occupies the 27.038 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ATALANTA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Atalanta» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Atalanta» 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 Atalanta

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ATALANTA»

Discover the use of Atalanta in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Atalanta and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Atalanta's Race: A Greek Myth
Retells the myth of the Greek princess, rejected by her father, raised by bears, won in marriage in a race by Melanion, and then changed into a lioness by an angry Aphrodite.
‎2000
2
Go for the Gold, Atalanta!
In this modern version of Greek mythology, Hades, King of the Underworld, tells the true story of Atalanta, the foot race, and the golden apples.
Kate McMullan, 2011
3
Atalanta: The Race Against Destiny
Tells about Atalanta who was told by the Orcale never to marry or she would lose herself. This is the story of how she tries to avoid being forced to marry and how her destiny pans out.
Justine Fontes, Ron Fontes, 2008
4
Combating Somali piracy: the EU's Naval Operation Atalanta, ...
The EU's Operation Atalanta has made a strong contribution to combating piracy however there are a number of areas that need improvement and require action.
Great Britain: Parliament: House of Lords: European Union Committee, 2010
5
Atalanta
Before the chill finger of the province's violence touches the quiet fishing village of Ardreagh, life goes on, complete with Orange marches, as it has done for generations.
Fred Johnston, 2000
6
From Atalanta to Zeus: Readers Theatre from Greek Mythology
Greek mythology, an important part of the curriculum for middle and high school students, serves as an exciting source of creative inspiration.
Suzanne I. Barchers, 2001
7
Atalanta and the Arcadian Beast
Twelve-year-old Atalanta discovers a home and friendship with a bear, misunderstanding from town-dwellers, and grudging respect from the great hunter Orion, as together they pursue mysterious creature that killed her father.
Jane Yolen, Robert J. Harris, 2004
8
Atalanta: a full-length play
a full-length play Thomas J. Hatton. rock, and begins calling the race like a modern race announcer.) At the far turn they're still all bunched up. It's Theseus by half a length, then Jason, and Hercules. Atalanta is boxed out on the inside .
Thomas J. Hatton, 1981
9
Atalanta's Race, King Midas and the Golden Touch, the Flight ...
Greedy King Midas gets his wish that all he touches turns gold. The imprisoned inventor Daedalus figures a way to fly himself and his son to freedom. But what twists might the gods have in mind for these mortals? Read this book to find out.
Jeannette Sanderson, 2010
10
Eros and Ritual in Ancient Literature: Singing of Atalanta, ...
The book examines popular erotic myths with regard to their origins and literary treatment throughout antiquity.
Evangelia Anagnostou-Laoutides, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ATALANTA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Atalanta is used in the context of the following news items.
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Fiorentina close to taking Baselli from Atalanta with loan formula
The only hold up seems to be on Atalanta's end, as they try to decide which Fiorentina player will go the other way on loan, with Nenad ... «Viola Nation, Jul 15»
2
Operation Atalanta Flagship Carries Out Replenishment At Sea With …
During a recent counter-piracy patrol off the coast of Somalia, Operation Atalanta flagship, ESPS Galicia, conducted a Replenishment At Sea ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
3
Operation Atalanta Warship Its Libeccio Conducts Sea Training With …
Operation Atalanta warship, ITS Libeccio, carried out counter-piracy training with the Royal Omani Navy during a port visit to Salalah. As part of ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
4
Atalanta confirm foreign offers for Watford, Li...
“We received proposals for Zappacosta from Italy and abroad, it's true," Sartori told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “We do not consider the offers to be ... «Tribal Football, Jul 15»
5
Baselli deal for Fiorentina, Atalanta
Fiorentina and Atalanta have nearly agreed terms for midfielder Daniele Baselli, who will go to Florence on loan. The promising 23-year-old ... «Football Italia, Jul 15»
6
Operation Atalanta Force Commander Strengthens Ties With …
During ESPS Galicia's recent port visit to the Seychelles, the Operation Atalanta Force Commander, Rear Admiral Gómez Fernández de ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
7
Wishing on a weld: Jasmin Kurtic's journey from modest welder to …
While Atalanta midfielder Jasmin Kurtic prepares for his fifth full season in Italy, the Slovenian's journey back home every summer serves as a ... «Forza Italian Football, Jul 15»
8
Watford looking to get their hands on Atalanta ace
Davide Zappacosta Atalanta Premier League new boys Watford are currently working on a deal to bring Atalanta right back Davide Zappacosta ... «Forza Italian Football, Jul 15»
9
Swansea City 'serious' about Atalanta's Luca Cigarini, claims agent
THE agent of Atalanta midfielder Luca Cigarini has claimed Swansea City are very keen on his client. Cigarini has been touted as a potential ... «South Wales Evening Post, Jun 15»
10
Atalanta confirm Juventus approach for Zappacosta
Atalanta's director of sport, Giovanni Sartori, speaking to Sportitalia stated: “[Juventus] have expressed their interest but there is no deal. «Forza Italian Football, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Atalanta [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/atalanta>. May 2024 ».
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