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Meaning of "Coetzee" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COETZEE

Coetzee  [ˈkɜːtzɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COETZEE

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Coetzee 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 COETZEE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Coetzee

Coetzee is an Afrikaans surname. Notable people with the surname include: ▪ Basil Coetzee, South African musician ▪ Clem Coetzee, Zimbabwean conservationist ▪ Danie Coetzee, South African rugby union footballer ▪ Dirk Coetzee, co-founder and commander of the covert South African Police unit in the 1990s ▪ Felix Coetzee, South African jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing ▪ George Coetzee, South African golfer ▪ Gerrie Coetzee, South African boxer ▪ Hannes Coetzee, South African guitarist ▪ Hendrik Coetzee, South African adventurer ▪ Jandre Coetzee, South African first class cricketer ▪ Jeff Coetzee, South African tennis player ▪ J. M. Coetzee, South African-Australian author. Nobel Prize in Literature 2003 ▪ Justin Coetzee, South African-Australian cricketer ▪ Lee Coetzee, South African cricketer ▪ Pietie Coetzee, South African field hockey player ▪ Ryan Coetzee, South African politician and political strategist, businessman ▪ Tansey Coetzee, Miss South Africa 2008 ▪ Willie Coetzee, South African born ice hockey player...

Definition of Coetzee in the English dictionary

The definition of Coetzee in the dictionary is J M. born 1940, South African novelist: his works include Life and Times of Michael K, Age of Iron, Disgrace, and Elizabeth Costello ; Nobel prize for literature.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COETZEE

Coeur

WORDS THAT END LIKE COETZEE

agree
as far as I can see
at the top of the tree
bee
chimpanzee
coffee
committee
dee
degree
disseizee
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employee
fee
fuzee
mzee
pygmy chimpanzee
razee
recognizee
Waddenzee
zee

Synonyms and antonyms of Coetzee in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Coetzee» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of Coetzee to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

库切
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Coetzee
570 millions of speakers

English

Coetzee
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Coetzee
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كوتزي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Кутзее
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Coetzee
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Coetzee
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Coetzee
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Coetzee
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Coetzee
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クッツェー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

코찌
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dhewe
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Coetzee
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கோயிட்சே
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Coetzee
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Coetzee
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Coetzee
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Coetzee
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Кутзее
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Coetzee
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Coetzee
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Coetzee
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Coetzee
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Coetzee
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Coetzee

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COETZEE»

The term «Coetzee» is quite widely used and occupies the 51.113 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COETZEE» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COETZEE»

Discover the use of Coetzee in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Coetzee and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Disgrace
David Lurie, a middle-aged divorcee lecturing at the Technical University of Cape Town, has an impulsive affair with a student.
J. M. Coetzee, 2011
2
J.M. Coetzee and the Idea of the Public Intellectual
This text addresses the contribution J.M. Coetzee has made to contemporary literature, not least for the contentious forays his work makes into South African political discourse and the field of postcolonial studies.
Jane Poyner, 2006
3
J. M. Coetzee
Through close readings of all the novels, Head shows how Coetzee inhabits a transitional site between Europe and Africa, and it is from this position that his more general concerns emerge.
Dominic Head, 1997
4
J.M. Coetzee: South Africa and the Politics of Writing
David Attwell defends the literary and political integrity of South African novelist J.M. Coetzee by arguing that Coetzee has absorbed the textual turn of postmodern culture while still addressing the ethical tensions of the South African ...
David Attwell, 1993
5
J.M. Coetzee and the Paradox of Postcolonial Authorship
Many of Coetzee's protagonists are at some level writers by profession, aware of the demands that the ethico-politics as well as the aesthetics of writing and reading might entail. The author Foe, for instance, is accused by Susan Barton in Foe ...
Dr Jane Poyner, 2013
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A Companion to the Works of J. M. Coetzee
2 Bill McDonald, ed., Encountering “Disgrace”: Reading and Teaching Coetzee's Novel (Rochester, NY: Camden House, 2009). 3 Andrew van der Vlies, J. M. Coetzee's “Disgrace” (London: Continuum, 2010). 4 See, for example, Derek ...
Tim Mehigan, 2014
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Giving Offense: Essays on Censorship
Instead . . . he pursues censorship's deeper, more fickle meanings and unmeanings."—Kirkus Reviews "These erudite essays form a powerful, bracing criticism of censorship in its many guises."—Publishers Weekly "Giving Offense gets its ...
J. M. Coetzee, 1996
8
Youth
Youth is a remarkable portrait of a consciousness turning in on itself. J.M. Coetzee explores a young man’s struggle to find his way in the world, with tenderness and a fierce clarity.
J. M. Coetzee, 2003
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Critical Essays on J.M. Coetzee
This volume contains sixteen articles and essayslinked by their attention to central issues raised in Coetzee s writing such as the relationships between autobiography and fiction, literature and politics, sexuality and textuality, feminist ...
Sue Kossew, 1998
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The Childhood of Jesus
Coetzee’s many fans will celebrate his return while new readers will find The Childhood of Jesus an intriguing introduction to the work of a true master.
J. M. Coetzee, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COETZEE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Coetzee is used in the context of the following news items.
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De SA - Coetzee Staying At Ajax
Ajax Cape Town coach, Roger De Sa, is adamant that Rivaldo Coetzee will remain at Ajax Cape Town as the club prepares for the start of the ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
2
Kriel set for Bok midfield role
Replacements: Adriaan Strauss, Trevor Nyakane, Vincent Koch, Opa Mohoje, Marcell Coetzee, Cobus Reinach, Patrick Lambie, Jean de ... «SuperSport, Jul 15»
3
Caine prize goes to Zambian Namwali Serpell
The £10,000 award, which counts African winners of the Nobel prize for literature Wole Soyinka and JM Coetzee amongst its patrons, is for a ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
4
Sharks stars commit to union
Durban - The Sharks have announced that Springbok loose-forward Marcell Coetzee has reaffirmed his commitment to the Sharks by ... «Sport24, Jul 15»
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Rivaldo Coetzee: South Africa's youngest ever international on …
Rivaldo Coetzee may only be 18-years-old, but he is almost already a seasoned professional at both club and international level. The South ... «Sportskeeda, Jul 15»
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Toyota's Poulter and Coetzee narrow point gap after Bela-Bela win
At the halfway point of the 2015 SA National Rally season the Castrol Team Toyota pair and defending national rally champions Leeroy Poulter ... «3D Car Shows, Jul 15»
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Paroled sex criminal back behind bars
The woman said the electronic anklet worn by Francois Coetzee should have alerted authorities when he neared her home, but officials ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
8
Proudfoot to join Coetzee in Japan
"Like with Allister [Coetzee], it was always our intention to retain Matt's services at WP Rugby, but, that said, you cannot stand in somebody's ... «iAfrica.com, Jul 15»
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Coetzee - Stormers Need to Buy
Outgoing Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has given the franchise advice on where they can look to strengthen their squad for next season. «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
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Coetzee and Lerena put everything on the line
The breathlessly awaited showdown between Deon Coetzee and Kevin Lerena, which is scheduled for July 30 at Emperors Palace, will not be ... «Times LIVE, Jul 15»

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