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PRONUNCIATION OF ENTEBBE

Entebbe  [ɛnˈtɛbɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ENTEBBE

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Entebbe is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ENTEBBE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Entebbe

Entebbe is a major town in Central Uganda. Located on a Lake Victoria peninsula, the town was once the seat of government for the Protectorate of Uganda, prior to Independence in 1962. Entebbe is the location of Entebbe International Airport, Uganda's largest commercial and military airport, best known for the dramatic rescue of 100 hostages kidnapped by the resistance group of the PFLP-EO and Revolutionary Cells organizations. Entebbe is also the location of State House, the official office and residence of the President of Uganda.

Definition of Entebbe in the English dictionary

The definition of Entebbe in the dictionary is a town in S Uganda, on Lake Victoria: British administrative centre of Uganda ; international airport. Pop: 57 518.

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Synonyms and antonyms of Entebbe in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translator English - Chinese

恩德培
1,325 millions of speakers

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Entebbe
570 millions of speakers

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Entebbe
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Entebbe
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عنتيبي
280 millions of speakers

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Энтеббе
278 millions of speakers

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Entebbe
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এংটেব্বী
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Entebbe
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Entebbe
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Entebbe
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エンテベ
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엔테 베
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Entebbe
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Entebbe
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என்டெபி
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एन्टेब
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Entebbe
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Entebbe
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Entebbe
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Ентеббе
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Entebbe
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Entebbe
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Entebbe
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Entebbe
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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ENTEBBE»

The term «Entebbe» is regularly used and occupies the 74.214 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ENTEBBE» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ENTEBBE»

Discover the use of Entebbe in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Entebbe and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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90 minutes at Entebbe
Om Israelske specialstyrkers aktion i Entebbe lufthavn 1976 for at befri flykapreres gidsler. Med omslagstekst: "The first full inside story of Operation Thunderbolt, the spectacular Israeli strike against terrorisme".
William Stevenson, Uri Dan, 1976
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Entebbe: The Most Daring Raid of Israel's Special Forces
The Israeli Forces' operation at Entebbe was one of the most daring counter-terrorist assaults of all time. This book explores this important piece of history with lively narration and accessible illustrations and diagrams.
Simon Dunstan, 2011
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Entebbe: The Jonathan Netanyahu Story : a Defining Moment in ...
This is the story of the rescue at Entebbe, and the planning of the operation by the commander of the rescue force, Jonathan Netanyahu.
ʻIdo Netanyahu, 2003
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Israel's Lightning Strike: The Raid on Entebbe 1976
Military.
Simon Dunstan, 2009
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Israel's Lightning Strike - The raid on Entebbe 1976
This is the incredible story of how the Israeli Special Forces defied radar for over 2,000 miles, masqueraded as a tyrant in a Mercedes and captured uniforms, and defeated an army in brutal combat, in a triumph of sheer audacity and nerve.
Simon Dunstan, 2012
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From Troy to Entebbe: Special Operations in Ancient and ...
This volume introduces the reader to the broad sweep of the history of special operations, and also includes several excerpts from the classic literature on the subject.
John Arquilla, 1996
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Operation Thunder; the Entebbe raid: the Israelis own story
Baseret på interviews med hovedaktørerne gives en fremstilling af Entebbe-operationens planlægning og gennemførelse d. 3. juli 1976.
Yehuda Ofer, 1976
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Rescuing Nationals Abroad Through Military Coercion and ...
On the Israeli raid in Entebbe, the legal literature is impressive. As previously pointed out, the institution ot protection of nationals abroad through armed force has been thoroughly revisited after the raid in question: L.C. Green, ' Humanitarian ...
Natalino Ronzitti, 1985
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Yoni's Last Battle: The Rescue at Entebbe, 1976
This book portrays the men who carried out an incredibly hazardous operation in far-away Africa. Above all, it depicts the heroic -- and tragic -- figure of their commander, Yoni.
ʻIdo Netanyahu, 2001
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The Letters of Jonathan Netanyahu: The Commander of the ...
"Yoni, " as he was known to his family, friends and nation, is one of Israel's most celebrated heroes.
Yonatan Netanyahu, Binyamin Netanyahu, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ENTEBBE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Entebbe is used in the context of the following news items.
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Compensation cost for Entebbe Expressway escalates
THE Government is likely to spend over sh250b in compensation to land lords along Kampala-Entebbe Expressway, almost two times more ... «New Vision, Jul 15»
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In 1976 letter, Iran hailed Entebbe rescue, mourned death of Yoni …
Nine days after the successful Israeli hostage rescue mission in Entebbe, the Mossad station chief in Tehran received a letter from the desk of ... «The Times of Israel, Jul 15»
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Ugandan police arrest presidential aspirants
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signs an anti-homosexuality bill into law in Entebbe, southwest of the capital, Kampala, this week. «BDlive, Jul 15»
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Operation Entebbe: When Jewish Life Meant Something
You don't need a Kurt Waldheim to demonize Israel after the “Raid on Entebbe.” The United Nations remains the primary international forum for ... «The Jewish Press, Jul 15»
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Hero's welcome for BET award winner Eddy Kenzo
The "Sitya Loss" singer touched down at Entebbe International Airport clad in a slick blue suit, a black shirt and cool shades. (All photos by ... «New Vision, Jul 15»
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Kabalaza beats Katogo in Entebbe Club Challenge
Kabalaza cemented it's win over Katogo group in a club challenge at the Entebbe Club on Saturday as the two groups of golfers battled in a ... «Kawowo Sports, Jul 15»
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The Entebbe Raid: Now in Animation, Too
“The story of the Entebbe rescue, perhaps more than any other single event, encapsulates the Zionist ethos of the Jewish State, which takes ... «Arutz Sheva, Jul 15»
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Operation Entebbe - In Animation
About the Author: Every day we try to bring you an interesting video of the day related to Israel or the Jewish People. If you have a video you'd ... «The Jewish Press, Jul 15»
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Government pays Shs20Bn compensation to Catholic Church for …
Government has doled out Shs20 billion to the Catholic church as part of the compensation for land that was parcelled out to Entebbe ... «NTV Uganda, Jul 15»
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A Mossad man's mission to bring the Entebbe raid back to life
On July 13, 1976, nine days after the legendary operation that freed Israeli hostages at Uganda's Entebbe Airport, Iran's military chief sent a ... «Haaretz, Jul 15»

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