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I like sunny stories. You know, my favorite girls in the '50s were Debbie Reynolds, Doris Day, and Esther Williams.
Edward Herrmann

Meaning of "Esther" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ESTHER

Esther  [ˈɛstə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ESTHER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Esther 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 ESTHER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Esther

Esther

Esther, born Hadassah, is the eponymous heroine of the Biblical Book of Esther. According to the Bible, she was a Jewish queen of the Persian king Ahasuerus. Ahasuerus is traditionally identified with Xerxes I during the time of the Achaemenid empire. Her story is the basis for the celebration of Purim in Jewish tradition. However, there have yet to be any non-biblical accounts to verify her existence.

Definition of Esther in the English dictionary

The definition of Esther in the dictionary is a beautiful Jewish woman who became queen of Persia and saved her people from massacre. Other definition of Esther is the book in which this episode is recounted.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ESTHER


ancestor
ˈænsɛstə
cesta
ˈsɛstə
Chester
ˈtʃɛstə
cuesta
ˈkwɛstə
ester
ˈɛstə
fester
ˈfɛstə
fiesta
fɪˈɛstə
investor
ɪnˈvɛstə
Leicester
ˈlɛstə
NESTA
ˈnɛstə
polyester
ˌpɒlɪˈɛstə
questor
ˈkwɛstə
rester
ˈrɛstə
semester
sɪˈmɛstə
siesta
sɪˈɛstə
Sylvester
sɪlˈvɛstə
testa
ˈtɛstə
tester
ˈtɛstə
trimester
traɪˈmɛstə
vesta
ˈvɛstə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ESTHER

Esth.
esthesia
esthesiogen
esthesis
esthete
esthetic
esthetical
esthetically
esthetician
estheticism
esthetics
Esthonia
Esthonian

WORDS THAT END LIKE ESTHER

another
brother
each other
either
father
further
gather
heather
leather
mother
neither
no other
one way and another
or other
other
rather
the other
together
weather
whether

Synonyms and antonyms of Esther in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Esther» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ESTHER

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

Translator English - Chinese

以斯帖
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Esther
570 millions of speakers

English

Esther
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एस्थर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

استير
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Эстер
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Esther
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ইষ্টের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Esther
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Esther
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Esther
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

エスター
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

에스더
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Esther
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Esther
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எஸ்தர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एस्तेर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Esther
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Esther
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Esther
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Естер
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Esther
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Esther
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Ester
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Esther
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Esther
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Esther

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ESTHER»

The term «Esther» is very widely used and occupies the 11.394 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ESTHER» OVER TIME

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

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3 QUOTES WITH «ESTHER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Esther.
1
Francois Englert
I was born in Belgium on 6 November 1932. I am married to Mira Nikomarow and have five children: Michele, Anne, Georges, from a first marriage with Esther Dujardin, and Sarah, Helene from a second one with Danielle Vindal.
2
Adam Hamilton
The religious neutrality in our schools is, I would argue, one of our strengths. Teachers cannot inhibit or deride religion. But this does not mean that we've taken God out of public schools. I'm reminded of the book of Esther in the Bible. God is not explicitly mentioned in the book, but that did not mean that God was not at work in the story.
3
Edward Herrmann
I like sunny stories. You know, my favorite girls in the '50s were Debbie Reynolds, Doris Day, and Esther Williams.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ESTHER»

Discover the use of Esther in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Esther and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Esther
Portrays the remarkable story of Esther Brandeau, a young girl who lived in the eighteenth century and who was the first Jew to set foot in New France.
Sharon E. McKay, 2004
2
Megillat Esther
This is a story familiar to many Jews who have heard it recounted every year on the holiday of Purim. But readers of all backgrounds will be entranced by what artist Waldman depicts in his interpretation of the text.
J.T. Waldman, 2010
3
Esther: A Commentary
Among the books of the Old Testament, the book of Esther presents significant interpretive problems. The book has been preserved in Greek and Hebrew texts that diverge greatly from each other.
Jon D. Levenson, 1997
4
Chosen: The Lost Diaries of Queen Esther
Wrenched from a simple life for her beauty, Esther finds herself at the mercy of King Xerxes.
Ginger Garrett, 2010
5
Esther
Retells the Old Testament story of how the young Jewish girl, Esther, became queen of Persia and used her influence to stop the evil minister Haman from killing all the Jews. The feast of Purim commemorates this event.
Miriam Chaikin, 1994
6
Esther: A Story of Courage
Based on meticulous historical research, Trudy J. Morgan-Cole weaves the biblical story of Esther into secular history.
Trudy Morgan-Cole, 2003
7
Esther
"I was always sorry that my name was Esther; not that I found fault with the name itself, but it was too grave, too full of meaning for such an insignificant person.
Rosa Nouchette Carey, 2007
8
Esther: Character Under Pressure
Patty Pell leads you to examine the story of Esther. You'll discover how godly character often develops under pressure. And you'll discover ideas for living a godly life in the midst of contemporary pressures.
Patty Pell, 2002
9
Esther: A Woman of Strength and Dignity
Through Esther's courageous struggle to help her people, Swindoll explains the power of divine providence in volume 2 of the best-selling "Great Lives" series.
Charles Swindoll, 1997
10
Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman : Member
A Bible study of the book of Esther for Christian women includes meditations and daily assignments.
Beth Moore, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ESTHER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Esther is used in the context of the following news items.
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Esther Suarez sworn in as Hudson County's new prosecutor
JERSEY CITY -- Esther Suarez is now Hudson County's top law enforcement official after she was sworn in as the county's new prosecutor last ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
2
US Fed's Esther George sees risk in waiting to raise interest rates
The Federal Reserve may stumble into a "trap" if it continues waiting for more data to justify an initial interest rate increase, risking a quick ... «Financial Express, Jul 15»
3
Esther Cepeda: Our love/hate relationship with the end of the world
Esther J. Cepeda is a columnist for the Washington Post Writers Group. Her email address is estherjcepeda@washpost.com. Follow her on ... «Janesville Gazette, Jul 15»
4
Esther Fogle
Esther Jean Fogle, 85, a homemaker of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North, ... «The Daily Times, Jul 15»
5
Berlin Fashion Week, Day Two: a Little Creative Sturm and Drang
Esther Perbandt, known for her signature take on androgyny, showed that there's no telling what she can still achieve despite restricting herself ... «Style.com, Jul 15»
6
Esther Perbandt RTW Spring 2016
Known for her deconstructed, all-black, avant-garde — and often gender-bending — looks and ties to Berlin's lively art scene, Esther Perbandt ... «WWD, Jul 15»
7
Philip Davies moves on from Esther McVey
When Esther McVey moved into Philip Davies' flat in 2013, the pair were quick to dispel rumours that they were anything more than good ... «Spectator.co.uk, Jul 15»
8
Esther Lorraine Hedges of Scranton
Funeral services for 102 year old Esther Hedges of Scranton will be Saturday at 2pm at the First United Methodist Church in Scranton with burial at the Scranton ... «1380 KCIM, Jul 15»
9
Esther E. DeWanz, 89
Esther E. DeWanz, 89 years, of Fremont, NE, died Saturday, July 4, 2015, at Arbor Manor in Fremont and went to be with her Lord and Savior. «Blair Enterprise Publishing, Jul 15»
10
Caitlyn Jenner's Mother, Esther, Reacts to Transition in New Promo
In the new 30-second spot on E! that went live Monday, Esther Jenner, 88, says, "My first feeling was, 'I lost my son.' Then I thought, 'You know ... «ABC News, Jul 15»

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