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There are no such things as the Elgin Marbles.
Melina Mercouri

Meaning of "Elgin" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ELGIN

Elgin  [ˈɛlɡɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ELGIN

noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Elgin 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 ELGIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Elgin

Elgin may refer to: ▪ Elgin, Moray, a former royal burgh and parliamentary burgh in Moray, Scotland, and from which all subsequent uses ultimately derive...

Definition of Elgin in the English dictionary

The definition of Elgin in the dictionary is a market town in NE Scotland, the administrative centre of Moray, on the River Lossie: ruined 13th-century cathedral: distilling, engineering. Pop: 20 829.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ELGIN


agin
əˈɡɪn
bargain
ˈbɑːɡɪn
begin
bɪˈɡɪn
Beguin
ˈbɛɡɪn
biggin
ˈbɪɡɪn
biggon
ˈbɪɡɪn
fagin
ˈfeɪɡɪn
hoggin
ˈhɒɡɪn
misbegin
ˌmɪsbɪˈɡɪn
noggin
ˈnɒɡɪn
oggin
ˈɒɡɪn
outbargain
ˌaʊtˈbɑːɡɪn
piggin
ˈpɪɡɪn
plug-in
ˈplʌɡɪn
re-begin
ˌriːbɪˈɡɪn
Regin
ˈreɪɡɪn
scroggin
ˈskrɒɡɪn
tanghin
ˈtæŋɡɪn
yogin
ˈjəʊɡɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ELGIN

Elgar
Elgin marbles
Elgon
elhi
Eli
Elia
eliad
Eliade
Elias
eliche
elicit
elicitable
elicitation
elicitor
elide
elidible
eligibility
eligible
eligibly
Elijah

WORDS THAT END LIKE ELGIN

aborigin
algin
Blessed Virgin
certificate of origin
country of origin
extra virgin
gin
gross margin
Kosygin
login
margin
origin
pidgin
profit margin
Pugin
reagin
safety margin
sloe gin
the Virgin
virgin

Synonyms and antonyms of Elgin in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Elgin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ELGIN

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

Translator English - Chinese

埃尔金
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Elgin
570 millions of speakers

English

Elgin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एल्गिन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الجين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Элгин
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Elgin
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

এলগিন
260 millions of speakers

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Elgin
220 millions of speakers

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Elgin
190 millions of speakers

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Elgin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

エルジン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

엘진
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Elgin
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Elgin
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எல்ஜின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एल्गिन
75 millions of speakers

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Elgin
70 millions of speakers

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Elgin
65 millions of speakers

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Elgin
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Елгін
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Elgin
30 millions of speakers
el

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Elgin
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Elgin
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Elgin
10 millions of speakers
no

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Elgin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Elgin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ELGIN»

The term «Elgin» is very widely used and occupies the 19.437 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ELGIN» OVER TIME

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

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3 QUOTES WITH «ELGIN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Elgin.
1
Melina Mercouri
There are no such things as the Elgin Marbles.
2
Melina Mercouri
We are ready to say that we rule the entire Elgin enterprise as irrelevant to the present.
3
Virginia Postrel
The Elgin Marbles were supposed to be on the Parthenon. For many works of art, a museum is an artificial setting - a zoo, not a natural habitat.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ELGIN»

Discover the use of Elgin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Elgin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Elgin from Old Photos
Elgin From Old Photographs offers a fascinating glimpse into life in this Scottish town over the last hundred years or so.
Jenny Main, 2009
2
The Elgin Marbles: Should They be Returned to Greece?
The Elgin Marbles, designed and executed by Phidias to adorn the Parthenon, are some of the most beautiful sculptures of ancient Greece.
‎1997
3
Thinking about the Elgin Marbles: Critical Essays on ...
The new edition of this insightful work begins with a critical reexamination of the rival Greek and British claims to the Elgin Marbles.
John Henry Merryman, 2009
4
Native Tongue
A brilliant cult classic of literary science fiction--back in print.
Suzette Haden Elgin, 2013
5
The Gentle Art of Verbal Self Defense
Don't turn the other cheek and fume quietly; know what to say when someone throws out the snide backhanded "compliment," subtle insult, cruel criticism, or outright verbal blow.
Suzette Haden Elgin, 1980
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On the Elgin Marbles
The Elgin Marbles, brought to England from Athens in 1806, are the subject of three of Hazlitt's most famous and enduring essays: "On the Elgin Marbles," "On the Elgin Marbles: The Illisus," and "Prose Style and the Elgin Marbles.
William Hazlitt, 2008
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With Reference to Reference
The Goodman-Elgin point of view is important and sophisticated, and deals with a number of issues, such as metaphor, ignored by most other theories." -- John R Perry, Stanford University
Catherine Z. Elgin, 1983
8
Elgin dairy report
Willson. who, having been duly sworn according to law. deposes and says that he is the manager of The Elgin Dairy Report, and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management, etc. .
9
Crime and Punishment
This book investigates the thieves, vagabonds, pickpockets, swindlers, rebels and cut-throats of Elizabethan England, and looks at how they were punished.
Kathy Elgin, 2005
10
Earthsong
The final volume in the trilogy feminist science-fiction fans have been waiting for.
Suzette Haden Elgin, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ELGIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Elgin is used in the context of the following news items.
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U46 considers changes that could shift 800 students in 17 schools
Elgin School District U46 is moving toward converting Illinois Park Early Learning Center to an elementary school and changing attendance ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
2
Elgin bar could lose 3 a.m. liquor license
The Gasthaus Zur Linde bar in downtown Elgin is at risk of losing its 3 a.m. liquor license. Daily Herald archive/Brian Hill. Elena Ferrarin. «Chicago Daily Herald, Jul 15»
3
Brandon Ramos is catching on with South Elgin baseball team
Ramos was used mostly as a bullpen catcher, playing behind starter Mitch Butvilas during the spring high school season at South Elgin. «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
4
Malahide, Aylmer and Bayham roll out the welcome mat Saturday for …
In addition to the old fan favourites – like the Ontario Police College and numerous local museums – Doors Open East Elgin is boasting eight ... «St. Thomas Times-Journal, Jul 15»
5
Kane County proposes resolution to help curb coroner's budget
By Gloria Casas Elgin Courier-News. Kane County Coroner on budget resolution: 'This says nothing new'. Kane County Coroner Rob Russell isn't sure what to ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
6
West Dundee trustee announces run for state House seat
(Erin Sauder, The Courier-News). By Erin Sauder Elgin Courier-News. Illinois General Assembly. A West Dundee trustee said he will run for a ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
7
Open Door Clinic celebrates new Elgin facility
The event featured a ribbon cutting ceremony led by Mayor David Kaptain of Elgin as well as remarks by Open Door Board President Ryan ... «Windy City Times, Jul 15»
8
Jags denied by late Elgin leveller
Elgin manager Jim Weir could only field ten recognised first team players, but was happy to see teenager Robbie Bruce come into the starting ... «The Northern Scot, Jul 15»
9
Elgin man wants wife's ashes returned
On June 6, his east-side Elgin home was burglarized while Stettner was out of town visiting one of his sons. The home has a burglar alarm and ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
10
Elgin mom: My slain son who was in a gang still deserves justice
Figueroa's is among three unsolved murders this year in Elgin, along ... Lt. Rick Ciganek, who leads Elgin's investigations division, said police ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Jul 15»

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