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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FLINDERS

Probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian flindra thin piece of stone.
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PRONUNCIATION OF FLINDERS

flinders  [ˈflɪndəz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FLINDERS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Flinders 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 FLINDERS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of flinders in the English dictionary

The definition of flinders in the dictionary is small fragments or splinters.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FLINDERS


alexanders
ˌælɪɡˈzɑːndəz
blinders
ˈblaɪndəz
cinders
ˈsɪndəz
Enders
ˈɛndəz
Flanders
ˈflɑːndəz
glanders
ˈɡlændəz
malanders
ˈmæləndəz
mallanders
ˈmæləndəz
mallenders
ˈmæləndəz
rounders
ˈraʊndəz
sallenders
ˈsæləndəz
Saunders
ˈsɔːndəz
suspenders
səˈspendəz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FLINDERS

flinch
flincher
flinchingly
flinder
Flinders bar
Flinders Island
Flinders Range
flindersia
fling
flinger
flinkite
flint
flint glass
flinthead
flintier
flintiest
flintify
flintily
flintiness
flintlike

WORDS THAT END LIKE FLINDERS

Borders
Childers
clerk in holy orders
dividers
do wonders
East Flanders
firing on all cylinders
golden alexanders
holy orders
in holy orders
league leaders
mail orders
marching orders
padded shoulders
Randers
Scottish Borders
snakes and ladders
Space Invaders
waders
West Flanders

Synonyms and antonyms of flinders in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «flinders» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FLINDERS

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

Translator English - Chinese

弗林德斯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

flinders
570 millions of speakers

English

flinders
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फ्लिंडर्स
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فلندرز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Флиндерс
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Flinders
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খণ্ড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Flinders
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Flinders
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Flinders
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フリンダーズ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

플린 더스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Flinders
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Flinders
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஃபிலிண்டர்ஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फ्लिंडर्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kıymıklar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

flinders
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Flinders
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Флиндерс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Flinders
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

flinders
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Flinders
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

flinders
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Flinders
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of flinders

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FLINDERS»

The term «flinders» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.536 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FLINDERS» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FLINDERS»

Discover the use of flinders in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to flinders and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Flinders Petrie: A Life in Archaeology
Flinders Petrie has been called the “Father of Modern Egyptology”—and indeed he is one of the pioneers of modern archaeological methods.
Margaret S. Drower, 1995
2
Flinders: The Man Who Mapped Australia
Flinders is a true hero whose name is forever woven into the fabric of Australian history. This is a gripping adventure biography in the style of the bestselling BLIGH: MASTER MARINER.
Rob Mundle, 2012
3
Ill-Starred Captains: Flinders and Baudin
'[Anthony Brown's] ingenious interweaving of the tales of these two very different expeditions brings the story of Australia's exploration to life in a riveting and insightful new narrative.
Anthony J. Brown, 2004
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The Archaeology of Race: The Eugenic Ideas of Francis Galton ...
These collections are used to explore anti-Semitism, skull collecting, New Race theory and physiognomy. These collections give insight into the relationship between Galton and Petrie and place their ideas in historical context.
Debbie Challis, 2013
5
Terra Australis: Text Classics: Matthew Flinders' Great ...
His descriptions of the difficulties that he and his sailors faced still bristle with energy and immediacy two hundred years later. This is Flinders' story in his own words, neglected until now, but destined to be eagerly read by all ages.
Matthew Flinders, Tim Flannery, 2012
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The Curriculum Studies Reader
This highly anticipated second edition of The Curriculum Studies Reader retains key features of the successful first edition while incorporating an updated introduction and new, timely essays.
David J. Flinders, Stephen J. Thornton, 2004
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If Matthew Flinders Had Wings: Circumnavigating Australia by ...
Lavishly illustrated throughout, If Matthew Flinders had Wings charts a modern-day adventure completed more than 200 years after Matthew Flinders' original journey.
Richard Buxton, 2009
8
Alas, for the Pelicans: Flinders, Baudin & Beyond : Essays ...
In 1802 a Frenchman and an Englishman famously encountered each other off the shores of South Australia.
‎2002
9
Enduring Grace: Living Portraits of Seven Women Mystics
Astonishingly relevant portraits of the lives of seven women mystics Known to more than a million readers as the coauthor of the classic vegetarian cookbook Laurel's Kitchen, Carol Lee Flinders looks to the hunger of the spirit in Enduring ...
Carol L. Flinders, 2009
10
The Life of Matthew Flinders
The compelling story of the life and times of Matthew Flinders, one of Australia's and history s - greatest explorers. From the author of 'Discovery'.;
Miriam Estensen, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FLINDERS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term flinders is used in the context of the following news items.
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Julianne O'Dea plays her 700th game for Orroroo. | The Flinders News
Before the match, Orroroo Netball Club president, Lyn Hounsell, presented the 55 year-old mother-of-three with a certificate in a presentation ... «The Flinders News, Jul 15»
2
clear after bag scare shuts Flinders St - Herald Sun
UPDATE: RAIL and road traffic are expected to be unaffected by a safety scare triggered by a suspicious package that closed Flinders St this ... «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
3
Dogs are a woman's best friend
But international research out of Flinders University has found that dogs, are in fact, a woman's best friend. Flinders' scientists Dr Heather Fraser and Associate ... «Perth Now, Jul 15»
4
Flinders Jembatan builds bridge to Indonesia
Indonesia's Secretary of State and Flinders graduate, Professor Dr Pratikno, left, with Flinders University's Professor Nancy Cromar, ... «InDaily, Jul 15»
5
Myki card readers set to be upgraded at Flinders Street Station
Next-generation readers are set to be installed at Flinders Street station between July 8 and August 10, which will allow passengers to pass ... «The Age, Jul 15»
6
Method in the madness of buying Flinders Island abattoir
However, David Madden, a veteran of the meat industry, had a hunch and less than five years later that abandoned abattoir — on Flinders ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
7
Flinders Mines shareholders voice concerns over Todd option …
A group of Flinders Mines shareholders is rallying against the option New Zealand's Todd Corporation wants to purchase over the company's ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
8
Rum, ratbags and rebels podcast sheds light on Matthew Flinders
Diplomatic hairdressing was one of many skills Matthew Flinders applied as he and good friend George Bass explored colonial Australia. «ABC Local, Jul 15»
9
Flinders Lane: A Taste Of Australia In NYC's East Village
And what a surprise to find there a new outpost of innovative Australian cooking at Flinders Lane. For this Fourth of July holiday, anyone not in ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
10
Cisco gets Academic at Flinders
The newly established Cisco Academy at Flinders University is ready to start teaching this month, presenting a unique opportunity for current ... «InDaily, Jul 15»

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