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Meaning of "genoa" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GENOA

genoa  [ˈdʒɛnəʊə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GENOA

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Genoa 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 GENOA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

genoa

Genoa

Genoa (/ˈdʒɛnoʊ.ə/; Italian: Genova ( listen); Genoese and Ligurian Zena; Latin and, archaically, English Genua) is the capital of Liguria and the sixth largest city in Italy with a population of 604,848 within its administrative limits on a land area of 243.6 km2 (94 sq mi). The urban zone of Genoa extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 718,896. The urban area of Genoa has a population of 800,709. Over 1.5 million people live in the metropolitan area. Genoa is one of Europe's largest cities on the Mediterranean Sea and the largest seaport in Italy. Genoa has been nicknamed la Superba ("the Proud one") due to its glorious past and impressive landmarks. Part of the old town of Genoa was inscribed on the World Heritage List (UNESCO) in 2006 (see below). The city's rich art, music, gastronomy, architecture and history allowed it to become the 2004 European Capital of Culture. It is the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Genoa, which forms the southern corner of the Milan-Turin-Genoa industrial triangle of north-west Italy, is one of the country’s major economic centres.

Definition of genoa in the English dictionary

The definition of genoa in the dictionary is a large triangular jib sail, often with a foot that extends as far aft as the clew of the mainsail Also called: genoa jib Sometimes shortened to: genny, jenny.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GENOA


aloha
əˈləʊə
anoa
əˈnəʊə
balboa
bælˈbəʊə
blower
ˈbləʊə
boa
ˈbəʊə
follower
ˈfɒləʊə
goa
ˈɡəʊə
Iowa
ˈaɪəʊə
knower
ˈnəʊə
koa
ˈkəʊə
lower
ˈləʊə
moa
ˈməʊə
mower
ˈməʊə
noah
ˈnəʊə
Pessoa
pɛˈsəʊə
poa
ˈpəʊə
quinoa
ˈkiːnəʊə
Samoa
səˈməʊə
Sinaloa
ˌsiːnəˈləʊə
winnower
ˈwɪnəʊə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GENOA

genny
Genoa cake
genoa jib
genocidaire
genocidal
genocide
Genoese
genogram
genoise
genom
genome
genomic
genomics
genophobia
genotoxic
genotype
genotypic
genotypical
genotypically
genotypicity

WORDS THAT END LIKE GENOA

Alloa
American Samoa
Aotearoa
Bien Hoa
cocoa
feather boa
feijoa
jerboa
Krakatoa
Lisboa
Mauna Loa
proa
protozoa
spermatozoa
stoa
Titanoboa
varroa
Western Samoa
whoa
zoa

Synonyms and antonyms of genoa in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «genoa» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GENOA

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

Translator English - Chinese

热那亚
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

génova
570 millions of speakers

English

genoa
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जेनोआ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جنوة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Генуя
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

genoa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জেনোয়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Gênes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Genoa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Genua
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ジェノア
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

노아
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Genoa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

genoa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜெனோவா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जीनोआ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

genoa
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Genova
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Genua
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Генуя
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

genoa
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τζένοα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

genua
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

genua
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

genoa
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of genoa

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GENOA»

The term «genoa» is very widely used and occupies the 19.284 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GENOA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «genoa» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «genoa» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GENOA»

Discover the use of genoa in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to genoa and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Genoa and the Sea: Policy and Power in an Early Modern ...
"This book treats a neglected subject—the maritime policy of an early modern Mediterranean state—with a new and refreshing approach."— American Historical Review "The essence of this book is Kirk's detailed understanding of the ...
Thomas Allison Kirk, 2012
2
Genoa and the Genoese, 958-1528
Covering six centuries, the text interweaves political events, economic trends, social conditions and cultural accomplishments.
Steven A. Epstein, Steven Epstein, 2001
3
Genoa Bay
The quirky old house is symbolic of the strange characters peopling this novel, each one a composite of its influences - as the house is a composite of its owners.
Bette Nordberg, 2009
4
The Genoa Conference: European Diplomacy, 1921-1922
In 1922, thirty four nations met for six weeks to restore peace between victors and vanquished, reestablish ties between Soviet Russia and the West, and promote the economic reconstruction of Europe.This is the first scholarly book-length ...
Carole Fink, 1993
5
Genoa, Rapallo, and European Reconstruction in 1922
A unique international collaboration, presenting various perspectives on the Genoa Conference of 1922.
Carole Fink, Axel Frohn, Jürgen Heideking, 2002
6
Journey to Genoa
Journey To Genoa is based on the remarkable lives of Benjamin T. and Jane Jones who along with their children, migrate to America on the Buena Vista, the first Latter Day Saints or Mormon ship to sail from Wales to America with converts in ...
Nevada K. Jones, 2011
7
Genoa and Kingston
Men and women from Genoa and Kingston have continued to serve in the U.S. military from World Wars I and II to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Denise Moran, 2010
8
The Jews in Genoa
These volumes of the "Documentary History of the Jews in Italy," illustrate the history of the Jews in Genoa and surroundings from Antiquity to the French Revolution.
Rossana Urbani, Guido Nathan Zazzu, 1999
9
Genoa Travel Adventures
This guide is drawn from our Adventure Guide to the Italian Riviera, but with added pictures of the hotels, restaurants and other features.
Amy Finley, 2011
10
A spinster's tour in France, the states of Genoa, &c. during ...
cliffs, the wide-spreading meadows, the rivers, one clear as the Thames, the other turbid as the Severn, recall all your native scenes. In the town, the well- dressed, intelligent shopwoman answers your enquiries promptly, directs, advises, ...
‎1828

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GENOA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term genoa is used in the context of the following news items.
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AC Milan striker Niang grateful for Genoa loan
M'Baye Niang Genoa AC Milan's M'Baye Niang is looking forward to working under new coach Sinisa Mihajlovic, ahead of the 2015-16 season ... «Forza Italian Football, Jul 15»
2
It's just a case of history repeating for Genoa
Last season under Gian Piero Gasperini, Genoa were flexible, innovative and often dynamic. The coach employed various base formations, but ... «Squawka Football News, Jul 15»
3
Pandev: 'Fun with Genoa'
Goran Pandev said he will “have a lot of fun” at Genoa after ... “Hopefully Genoa can repeat the excellent campaign they had last season.”. «Football Italia, Jul 15»
4
Italy: MedAndes service to move to Genoa
A shipping service jointly operated by Hapag Lloyd and Hamburg Süd to Latin America will soon begin to depart from Genoa instead of Savona ... «Fresh Fruit Portal, Jul 15»
5
Rollover accident now clear; 288 southbound lanes at Almeda …
A rollover accident involving five vehicles temporarily closed all lanes on SH-288 southbound at Almeda-Genoa Road on Houston's south side. «KTRK-TV, Jul 15»
6
Official: Genoa sign Figueiras
Genoa have announced the signing of Diogo Figueiras from Sevilla on loan with the option to buy. The Portuguese right-back was a part of the ... «Football Italia, Jul 15»
7
Genoa man criticizes killing of white deer at park
Genoa Township resident Gregory Miller took this photograph in December of a white deer that was shot and killed in February by Kensington ... «Livingston Daily, Jul 15»
8
Genoa Township resident: It's time to beef up police
A rash of crimes in Genoa Township has one man saying it's time to beef up policing. Show Transcript Hide Transcript. KNEW HE WAS ... «WDIV Detroit, Jul 15»
9
Sevilla's Figueiras loaned to Genoa
Sevilla have loaned Portuguese right-back Diogo Figueiras to Italian side Genoa for the 2015/16 campaign. Genoa have the option to make the ... «FIFA.com, Jul 15»
10
DeKalb County Crime Stoppers seeks tips on Genoa vandalism …
Crime Stoppers also is searching for information regarding vandalism to mailboxes in the Genoa area, along Derbyline Road, Willow Lane, ... «DeKalb Daily Chronicle, Jul 15»

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