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PRONUNCIATION OF DUNSTAN

Dunstan  [ˈdʌnstən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DUNSTAN

noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Dunstan 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 DUNSTAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Dunstan

Dunstan

Dunstan was an Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey, a Bishop of Worcester, a Bishop of London, and an Archbishop of Canterbury, later canonised as a saint. His work restored monastic life in England and reformed the English Church. His 11th-century biographer, Osbern, himself an artist and scribe, states that Dunstan was skilled in "making a picture and forming letters", as were other clergy of his age who reached senior rank. Dunstan served as an important minister of state to several English kings. He was the most popular saint in England for nearly two centuries, having gained fame for the many stories of his greatness, not least among which were those concerning his famed cunning in defeating the Devil.

Definition of Dunstan in the English dictionary

The definition of Dunstan in the dictionary is Saint. ?909–988 ad, English prelate and statesman; archbishop of Canterbury. He revived monasticism in England on Benedictine lines and promoted education. Feast day: May 19.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DUNSTAN


Aston
ˈæstən
boston
ˈbɒstən
charleston
ˈtʃɑːlstən
eastern
ˈiːstən
Evanston
ˈɛvənstən
Houston
ˈhjuːstən
Huston
ˈhjuːstən
Kingston
ˈkɪŋstən
Knox-Johnston
ˌnɒksˈdʒɒnstən
Livingston
ˈlɪvɪŋstən
northeastern
ˌnɔːθˈiːstən
northwestern
ˌnɔːθˈwɛstən
piston
ˈpɪstən
Preston
ˈprɛstən
Princeton
ˈprɪnstən
southeastern
ˌsaʊθˈiːstən
southwestern
ˌsaʊθˈwestən
Tristan
ˈtrɪstən
western
ˈwɛstən
Winston
ˈwɪnstən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DUNSTAN

Dunois
Dunoon
Duns Scotus
Dunsany
Dunsinane
Dunstable
dunt
Duntroon
duo
Duo-Tang

WORDS THAT END LIKE DUNSTAN

Afghanistan
Athelstan
Balochistan
capstan
Dagestan
Hindustan
Kazakhstan
Kazakstan
Kirghizstan
Kirgizstan
Kurdistan
Kyrgyzstan
Nuristan
Pakistan
Tadjikistan
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Waziristan
West Pakistan

Synonyms and antonyms of Dunstan in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Dunstan» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DUNSTAN

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

Translator English - Chinese

邓斯坦
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Dunstan
570 millions of speakers

English

Dunstan
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Dunstan
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

دونستان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Данстан
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Dunstan
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Dunstan
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Dunstan
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dunstan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dunstan
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ダンスタン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

던스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dunstan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Dunstan
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Dunstan
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डन्स्टन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Dunstan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Dunstan
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Dunstan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Данстан
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Dunstan
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Dunstan
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Dunstan
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Dunstan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Dunstan
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Dunstan

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DUNSTAN»

The term «Dunstan» is quite widely used and occupies the 45.928 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DUNSTAN» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DUNSTAN»

Discover the use of Dunstan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Dunstan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Child Sense
Use this book to • take comprehensive “sense tests” to determine your child’s dominant sense–and your own • understand how sensory overload plays out from infancy to age five, at home and in school • learn why your child’s ...
Priscilla J. Dunstan, 2009
2
Ancient Rome
Filled with chilling narratives of violence, lust, and political expediency, this book not only describes empire-shaping political and military events but also treats social and cultural developments as integral to Roman history.
William E. Dunstan, 2010
3
Grey Wolf: The Escape of Adolf Hitler
Argues that Adolf Hitler, Eva Braun, and other key Nazis escaped from Berlin and set up residence in a remote valley enclave in Argentina.
Simon Dunstan, Gerrard Williams, 2013
4
The Yom Kippur War: The Arab-Israeli War of 1973
Illustrated with full-color artwork, photographs and detailed maps, this book provides an insight into the hostilities that enveloped the Middle East, the aftereffects of which are still seen today.
Simon Dunstan, 2007
5
The Yom Kippur War 1973 (2): The Sinai
Yom Kippurkrigen i oktober 1973 begyndte med et overraskelsesangreb af ægyptiske styrker på Sinaihalvøen og af syriske styrker i Golanhøjderne.
Simon Dunstan, 2003
6
Dunstan: Saint and Statesman
Douglas Dales traces Dunstan's life beginning with his education at the great monastery of Glastonbury of which he became abbot.
Douglas Dales, 2013
7
Arthur Dudley Dunstan
A funny and delightful story of a young ADD-ish boy and the troubles and misadventures he gets up to in school.
Andrew Miller, 2009
8
Eadmer of Canterbury: Lives and Miracles of Saints Oda, ...
This volume in Oxford Medieval Text contains Eadmer's Lives of Saints Oda, Dunstan, and Oswald, as well as the Miracles of Dunstan and Oswald.
Bernard J. Muir, Andrew J. Turner, 2006
9
Mack Dunstan's Inferno
Mack Dunstan s Inferno does not promote a dogmatic, Christian belief system, but an Eastern point of view. Find out more by reading Mack Dunstan s Inferno, where sci fi adventure fantasy and religious superstitions will collide.
Paul Collins, 2011
10
The Six Day War 1967: Sinai
This volume covers the background to the war and the campaign against the Egyptians in the Sinai Peninsula, including the initial devastating air assault that showed the world how vital air supremacy was in modern combat.
Simon Dunstan, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DUNSTAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Dunstan is used in the context of the following news items.
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Judges take on politicians in rare show of force
He repeated what Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo said in the Bashir judgment: the rule of law was the cornerstone of constitutional ... «BDlive, Jul 15»
2
70th wedding anniversary for Cheam couple who met in a munitions …
The two married at St Dunstan's Church and moved into a house on Mint Road. Share article. They lived there until 1956 when they moved to ... «Your Local Guardian, Jul 15»
3
Chumbawamba's Dunstan Bruce Starts Kickstarter to Fund 'Untold …
Dunstan Bruce and Jude Abbot from the band Chumbawamba at the ... Dunstan Bruce, is seeking to tell the anarchist collective's story from its ... «Billboard, Jul 15»
4
Professor of gender, peace and militarism visits Rocky
L-R Lisa Donoghue, Graeme Dunstan, Rebecca Horridge and Steve Butler are organising a Peace Parade Rally and Concert on Sunday 12 ... «Rockhampton Morning Bulletin, Jul 15»
5
Resist Temptation to Trade on Greek Chaos
Resist Temptation to Trade on Greek Chaos. Dunstan Prial. By Dunstan Prial. Published July 07, 2015. FOXBusiness. Facebook0 Twitter0 livefyre1 Email Print ... «Fox Business, Jul 15»
6
VIDEO: Pilgrims plan parade to wage peace against war
"Our primary ally, the USA, has been at war for 222 years of its 239-year history," said pilgrim Graeme Dunstan who first arrived in his Peacebus ... «Rockhampton Morning Bulletin, Jul 15»
7
Reading Clinic appoints new Executive Director
Dr Faries with his predecessor, Dr. Julie Dunstan, in the library of The Reading Clinic's facility on Serpentine Road, Pembroke. *Photo supplied. «Today in Bermuda, Jul 15»
8
Commissioner on tour
Pictured at the start of a visit to Dunstan Hospital at Clyde yesterday are (from left) Dunstan Hospital manager Karyn Penno, Mrs Grant, Dunstan ... «Otago Daily Times, Jul 15»
9
Suit seeks accommodations for Sheltered Care residents
Madison County Board Chairman Alan Dunstan said they are unlikely to prevail in keeping the facility open and that county government has ... «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
10
Child Sense: Summer safety
Priscilla Dunstan is a behavioral researcher and creator of the Dunstan Baby Language and author of "Child Sense" and "Calm the Crying. «The Olympian, Jul 15»

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