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Meaning of "Cluny" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CLUNY

Cluny  [ˈkluːnɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CLUNY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cluny 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 CLUNY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Cluny

Cluny

1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes only counted once. Cluny or Clugny is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department of the region of Burgundy, in eastern France. It is 20 km northwest of Mâcon. The town grew up around the Benedictine Abbey of Cluny, founded by Duke William I of Aquitaine in 910. The height of Cluniac influence was from the second half of the 10th century through the early 12th. The abbey was sacked by the Huguenots in 1562, and many of its valuable manuscripts were destroyed or removed.

Definition of Cluny in the English dictionary

The definition of Cluny in the dictionary is a town in E central France: reformed Benedictine order founded here in 910; important religious and cultural centre in the Middle Ages. Pop: 4376.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CLUNY


cartoony
kɑːˈtuːnɪ
Clooney
ˈkluːnɪ
gooney
ˈɡuːnɪ
goony
ˈɡuːnɪ
krooni
ˈkruːnɪ
kune
ˈkuːnɪ
looney
ˈluːnɪ
loonie
ˈluːnɪ
loony
ˈluːnɪ
luny
ˈluːnɪ
Moonie
ˈmuːnɪ
moony
ˈmuːnɪ
Nguni
əŋˈɡuːnɪ
puisne
ˈpjuːnɪ
puny
ˈpjuːnɪ
Rooney
ˈruːnɪ
Sakyamuni
ˌsɑːkjəˈmuːnɪ
spoony
ˈspuːnɪ
toonie
ˈtuːnɪ
uni
ˈjuːnɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CLUNY

Cluniac
clunk
clunker
clunkier
clunkiest
clunky
Cluny lace

WORDS THAT END LIKE CLUNY

Anthony
any
bunny
ceremony
company
danny
destiny
ebony
funny
Germany
harmony
horny
jenny
johnny
many
nouny
skinny
sunny
tiny
tony

Synonyms and antonyms of Cluny in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Cluny» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CLUNY

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Translator English - Chinese

克鲁尼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Cluny
570 millions of speakers

English

Cluny
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

क्लूनी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كلوني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Клуни
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Cluny
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্লুনী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Cluny
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cluny
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Cluny
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クリュニー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

클 뤼니
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cluny
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Cluny
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

க்ளுனி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्लूनी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Cluny
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Cluny
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Cluny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Клуні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Cluny
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Cluny
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Cluny
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Cluny
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Cluny
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Cluny

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CLUNY»

The term «Cluny» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.585 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CLUNY» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLUNY»

Discover the use of Cluny in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Cluny and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Abbey of Cluny: A Collection of Essays to Mark the ...
The essays published in this volume cover many aspects of the history of Cluny from its foundation until the end of the twelfth century.
Giles Constable, 2010
2
Order & Exclusion: Cluny and Christendom Face Heresy, ...
Through the lens of the polemics of Peter the Venerable, abbot of Cluny, Dominique Iogna-Prat examines the process by which christianity transformed itself into Christendom, a powerful spiritual, social, and political system with ...
Dominique Iogna-Prat, 2002
3
Cluny: In Search of God's Lost Empire
Cluny played an important part in the First Crusade and the reconquest of Spain, sponsored the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, and competed with Bernard of Clairvaux and the Cistercians.
Edwin Mullins, 2008
4
Roasting the Pig: A Vision of Cluny, Cockaigne and the ...
This thesis, examining the Treatise of Garcia of Toledo, explores the connection between the legend of Cockaigne and its connection with the powerful monastic foundation of Cluny.
Paul Morris, 2007
5
Samoan Medical Belief and Practice
This comprehensive study of Samoan medicine explores why traditional Samoan medical beliefs and treatments, in the hands of skilled practitioners, continue to flourish alongside Western medical practice.
Cluny Macpherson, La'avasa Macpherson, 1990
6
A World History of Architecture
THE MYSTIC MILL FROM VEZELAY 8.43 (left) Cluny III south. later in the Divine Comedy. Those entering the church could not fail to understand the connection between their actions and their fates in the world hereafter. This tympanum, like ...
Marian Moffett, Michael W. Fazio, Lawrence Wodehouse, 2003
7
Encyclopedia of Monasticism: A-L
South transept of the Abbey Church, Cluny (Saone-et-Loire), France, 1 1th-12th century. Photo courtesy of Lonchampt/CNMHS Hugh's advice was sought on crucial matters, even becoming the mediator at Canossa between Pope Gregory VII ...
William M. Johnston, 2000
8
In Search of Cluny: God's Lost Empire
A thousand years ago the French abbey of Cluny was the hub of one of the most powerful empires of the Middle Ages, and the spiritual heart of Europe.
Edwin B. Mullins, 2006
9
Crusaders and Crusading in the Twelfth Century
The question of Cluny and the first crusade can be approached in several ways. Judged on the basis of direct evidence, Cluny was no more involved in the crusade than many monasteries. Some scholars have concluded on the basis of  ...
Giles Constable, 2008
10
The Investiture Controversy: Church and Monarchy from the ...
gland, certainly did not think of Cluny as an institution that was fundamentally opposed to their interests. The collaboration of Cluniacs with kings and popes, with the nobility, and with the episcopacy, and Cluny's customary practice of diligent ...
‎1991

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLUNY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Cluny is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Maximo Park's Paul Smith announces Cluny Newcastle gig with new …
Paul Smith & The Intimations will play The Cluny Newcastle on September 4 as part of a small UK tour following the release of their debut ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
2
Chenoa McElvain and Coco Colette | Photo copyright Flying Horse …
1061 - AJE CLUNY - OWNED BY CHRISTIAN HEINEKING - CHRSTIAN HEINEKING 2/77.05 9. 1302 - LOCHNIVAR - OWNED BY MATT ... «Practical Horseman Magazine, Jul 15»
3
Ouseburn Festival: Your photos of a great day in Byker, Newcastle
... Shades, Grey Tapes and Skylark Song play across The Cluny, Cluny 2, Tanners Arms, The Cumberland Arms, Free Trade Inn, The Tyne Bar. «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
4
Cluny and Midmar in Rosebowl win
Cluny and Midmar Primary schools joint P7 netball team won the Grampian Region Netball Rosebowl on Sunday June 14. They have an ... «Donside Piper and Herald, Jul 15»
5
Five things to enjoy in the North East if the sun shines this weekend
At Cluny 2, Monkey Junk have arranged a great selection of folk and blues featuring Lomax, Skylark Song, Allan Andrew Symons and Monkey ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
6
Annaliese is chosen as the 2015 Cowling Gala queen
New Cowling Gala queen Annaliese Querns(centre) with her retinue Holly Emmott, Lucy Coates, William Cluny, Amelia Best and Daisy Toothill. «Keighley News, Jul 15»
7
Favorite Dishes #78: Cafe Cluny's Avocado Toast
The version served in the comfortably lived-in dining room at Cafe Cluny (284 W. 12th Street; 212-255-6900) is a stand-out contender on NYC's ... «Village Voice, Jul 15»
8
NARC. Fest 2015: Everything you need to know about the …
Headlining The Cluny at The Great Northern Stage are alt-pop rockers Shields, who will be brining their shimmering synths and fuzzy guitars ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
9
Ska kings ChainSka Brassica head up an eclectic week of roots …
Another busy week gets off to a horn-charged start with a show by Lewisham's nine-piece skank-kings, ChainSka Brassica, at the Cluny on ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
10
Furniture goes up in flames in Offord Cluny blaze
They were called to Station Lane at about 2pm after a large metal container filled with wooden furniture caught fire. Crews from St Neots, ... «Hunts Post, Jun 15»

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