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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DUNANT

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PRONUNCIATION OF DUNANT

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DUNANT

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Dunant 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 DUNANT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Dunant

Henry Dunant

Jean Henri Dunant, also known as Henry Dunant, was a Swiss businessman and social activist. During a business trip in 1859, he was witness to the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino in modern-day Italy. He recorded his memories and experiences in the book A Memory of Solferino which inspired the creation of the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1863. The 1864 Geneva Convention was based on Dunant's ideas. In 1901 he received the first Nobel Peace Prize together with Frédéric Passy.

Definition of Dunant in the English dictionary

The definition of Dunant in the dictionary is Jean Henri. 1828–1910, Swiss humanitarian, founder of the International Red Cross : shared the Nobel peace prize 1901.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DUNANT

Duna
Dunaj
dunam
Dunav
Dunbar
Dunbartonshire
Duncan
Duncan Fife
Duncan I
Duncan Phyfe
Duncan Smith

WORDS THAT END LIKE DUNANT

complainant
consonant
contaminant
covenant
determinant
discriminant
dominant
lieutenant
malignant
pennant
poignant
predominant
pregnant
recombinant
remnant
resonant
revenant
stagnant
tenant
vernant

Synonyms and antonyms of Dunant in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Dunant» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DUNANT

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

Translator English - Chinese

杜南
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Dunant
570 millions of speakers

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Dunant
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Dunant
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

دونان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Дюнан
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Dunant
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডুনান্ট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Dunant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dunant
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dunant
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

デュナン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

뒤낭
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dunant
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Dunant
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Dunant
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डुनंट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Dunant
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Dunant
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Dunant
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Дюнан
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Dunant
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Ντυνάν
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Dunant
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Dunant
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Dunant
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Dunant

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DUNANT»

The term «Dunant» is regularly used and occupies the 77.462 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DUNANT» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DUNANT»

Discover the use of Dunant in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Dunant and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Birth of Venus
Alessandra is not quite fifteen when her prosperous merchant father brings a young painter back with him from Holland to adorn the walls of the new family chapel.
Sarah Dunant, 2009
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Mapping the Edge
In a masterpiece of emotionally intelligent and nerve-wracking suspense, Sarah Dunant takes us to the very edge.
Sarah Dunant, 2009
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Dunant
The writing of this book has afforded him pleasure in his leisure moments, and that pleasure would be much increased if he knew that the perusal of it would create any bond of sympathy between himself and the angling community in general.
Martin Gumpert, 2007
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Transgressions
Terrifying, dark and bold, Sarah Dunant's breakthrough psychological thriller transcends genres and audiences; it crosses all boundaries, encroaching on the darker side of sex and fantasy, male and female.
Sarah Dunant, 2009
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Fatlands
Or perhaps not. The girl's father is on the Animal Liberation Front's hit list. But why? When violence explodes, tearing the family apart, this is what Hannah must discover.
Sarah Dunant, 2010
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JEAN HENRI DUNANT:
Henri Dunant was born on May 8, 1828 in a rich protestant family. Both his parents were deeply religious and of a generous disposition. Dunant'sfirst teacher was his mother. As Ari grew up he used to bring his friends home. Together they ...
Smt. C. Bharathi, Prof. L. S. Seshagiri Rao, 2012
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Dunant's Dream: War, Switzerland and the History of the Red ...
Moorehead presents a comprehensive history of the International Red Cross, founded by a 31-year-old Swiss businessman in 1859.
Caroline Moorehead, 1999
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Jean Henri Dunant: Father of the Red Cross
A biography of the Swiss founder of the International Red Cross who was one of two recipients of the first Nobel Peace Prize awarded in 1901.
Carol Zeman Rothkopf, 1969
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Peace: 1991-1995
The eight years from 1867 to 1875 proved to be a sharp contrast to those of 1859 -1867. In 1867 Dunant was bankrupt. The water rights had not been granted, the company had been mismanaged in North Africa, and Dunant himself had been ...
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Life and Loyalty: A Study in the Socio-Religious Culture of ...
1 112f Starcky 1957: 97 Dunant, no. 3 114 Dunant, no. 5 Dunant, no. 6 113f 113f Hassani- Starcky 1957: 98 Dunant, no. 7 114f Hassani- Dunant, no. 8 114 Starcky 1957: 101 Dunant, no. 9 114 Hassani- Dunant, no. 10 118 Starcky 1957: 102 ...
Klaas Dijkstra, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DUNANT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Dunant is used in the context of the following news items.
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The rise and fall of Peg Plunkett, 18th-century courtesan and …
... is notoriously hard to pin down, the larger history of sexuality and society is most rewarding. by Sarah Dunant Published 2 July, 2015 - 08:49 ... «New Statesman, Jul 15»
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The "Friends Of Zion Museum" In Jerusalem Is Now Open …
... of the Jewish return to the land of Israel. Featuring: Willem and Elisabeth Ten Boom, John Henry Dunant, George Bush, William Blackstone. «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
3
Roche May Strain to Follow Bayer in Exiting Diabetes Diagnostics
“Roche remains committed to diabetes care,” Nicolas Dunant, a spokesman for the company, said in an e-mailed response to questions. «Bloomberg, Jun 15»
4
Red Cross names 3 Manitoba humanitarians
MacAulay was the first Canadian to receive the Henry Dunant Medal. Named after the founder of the movement, it is the highest award the Red ... «CBC.ca, Jun 15»
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What happened this week in history
1859 - Jean Henri Dunant witnessed suffering on the battlefield at Solfernio. His horror led him to set up the International Red Cross. «Market Rasen Mail, Jun 15»
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Young Humanitarian Writers Competition launched to spread power …
The competition is inspired by Henry Dunant, who many say was the first citizen journalist. Dunant, then a young Swiss businessman, ... «ICRC, Jun 15»
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On this day: Gordon Brown becomes Labour leader
1859: Henri Dunant, a Swiss businessman travelling through Italy, saw the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino and was inspired to found the ... «Scotsman, Jun 15»
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Noah Richler's Luminato seeks more than just 'The Write Stuff'
... 9/11, and Sarah Dunant, whose book was about castrati in the 17th century. It was preposterous; there was no reasonable link to be made. «National Post, Jun 15»
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Services and selflessness
Ever since it was established in 1921 in Bengaluru (Karnataka unit), the Red Cross (founded by Henry Dunant) has earned the distinction of ... «Deccan Herald, Jun 15»
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World Red Cross Day 2015: Facts, How It Got Started By Henry …
Dunant was born on May 8, 1828 in Geneva, Switzerland, but the idea for the Red Cross didn't come for about 30 years, according to the ... «International Business Times, May 15»

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