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PRONUNCIATION OF GULBENKIAN

Gulbenkian  [ɡʊlˈbɛŋkɪən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GULBENKIAN

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Gulbenkian is a noun.
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WHAT DOES GULBENKIAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Gulbenkian in the English dictionary

The definition of Gulbenkian in the dictionary is Calouste Sarkis. 1869–1955, British industrialist, born in Turkey. He endowed the international Gulbenkian Foundation for the advancement of the arts, science, and education. Other definition of Gulbenkian is his son, Nubar Sarkis. 1896–1972, British industrialist, diplomat, and philanthropist.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GULBENKIAN


Algonkian
ælˈɡɒŋkɪən
Algonquian
ælˈɡɒŋkɪən
archaean
ɑːˈkɪən
Archilochian
ˌɑːkɪˈləʊkɪən
batrachian
bəˈtreɪkɪən
Chomskyan
ˈtʃɒmskɪən
conquian
ˈkɒŋkɪən
Czechoslovakian
ˌtʃɛkəʊsləʊˈvækɪən
epinikian
ˌɛpɪˈnɪkɪən
Kentuckian
kɛnˈtʌkɪən
Lamarckian
lɑːˈmɑːkɪən
Milwaukeean
mɪlˈwɔːkɪən
Noachian
nəʊˈeɪkɪən
ornithischian
ˌɔːnɪˈθɪskɪən
Pickwickian
pɪkˈwɪkɪən
saurischian
sɔːˈrɪskɪən
Seljukian
sɛlˈdʒuːkɪən
Slovakian
sləʊˈvækɪən
tauromachian
ˌtɔːrəˈmeɪkɪən
Wallachian
wɒˈleɪkɪən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GULBENKIAN

Gulag
gular
gulch
gulden
gules
gulf
Gulf Crisis
Gulf of Aden
Gulf of Aegina
Gulf of Alaska
Gulf of Anadyr
Gulf of Argolis
Gulf of Bothnia
Gulf of California
Gulf of Cambay
Gulf of Campeche
Gulf of Carpentaria
Gulf of Chihli
Gulf of Corinth
Gulf of Cutch

WORDS THAT END LIKE GULBENKIAN

Adrian
Asian
Australian
Brazilian
Brian
Bulgarian
Canadian
Christian
Egyptian
guardian
humanitarian
Hungarian
Indian
Indonesian
Italian
lesbian
Maldivian
Neo-Lamarckian
Norwegian
Russian

Synonyms and antonyms of Gulbenkian in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Gulbenkian» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GULBENKIAN

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The translations of Gulbenkian from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Gulbenkian» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

古尔本基安
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Gulbenkian
570 millions of speakers

English

Gulbenkian
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Gulbenkian
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

غولبينكيان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Гульбенкяна
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Gulbenkian
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Gulbenkian
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Gulbenkian
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gulbenkian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gulbenkian
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

グルベンキアン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

키안
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gulbenkian
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Gulbenkian
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Gulbenkian
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गुल्बेनकीयन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Gulbenkian
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Gulbenkian
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Gulbenkian
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Гульбенкяна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Gulbenkian
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Gulbenkian
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Gulbenkian
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Gulbenkian
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Gulbenkian
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Gulbenkian

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GULBENKIAN»

The term «Gulbenkian» is regularly used and occupies the 59.439 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GULBENKIAN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Gulbenkian» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Gulbenkian» 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 Gulbenkian

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GULBENKIAN»

Discover the use of Gulbenkian in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Gulbenkian and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Open the Social Sciences: Report of the Gulbenkian ...
"This book presents the work of a distinguished group of international scholars . . . to assess the contributions to knowledge of the social sciences and to make recommendations for reforms in the ways in which the disciplines conduct their ...
‎1996
2
Painting in the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
This book offers a sort of virtual visit in which each painting is reproduced in its entirety and then in close-ups of smaller details.
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Luísa Sampaio, 2010
3
Trusts Law: Text and Materials
Two judgments in the House of Lords in 1968 and 1970 concerning the trust deeds of Calouste Gulbenkian and Bertram Baden reshaped, and to some extent clarified, the certainty of objects requirements for mere powers and discretionary  ...
Graham Moffat, Gerry Bean, Rebecca Probert, 2009
4
The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power
At least, that was the view of Nubar Gulbenkian, who had the unique vantage point of having been personal assistant both to his father and to Deterding— leaving the latter position only when the two men angrily severed their relationship.
Daniel Yergin, 2012
5
Infinite Possibilities
In a series of articles published from 1991--present, the author looks behind the ethical debates and glaring headlines of the day to uncover their deeper significance and relate them in ways that stimulate thought and provide meaningful ...
Dorothy Gulbenkian Blaney, 2003
6
Energy for the 21st Century
Fleeing Turkey with his family during the Armenian massacres of 1896, Gulbenkian appeared on the world stage of oil as the London representative of Mantachoff, a leading Armenian Russian oil magnate. Gulbenkian worked with Frederick ...
Roy L. Nersesian
7
Armenians in Asian Trade in the Early Modern Era
Matériaux pour une étude structurale et conjoncturelle, Paris, Fondation Calouste Gulbenkian. Godinho, V. Magalhães, 1987. Os descobrimentos e a economia mundial, III, Lisbon, Editorial Presença. Góis, D. de, 1910. Crónica del-reiD.
Sushil Chaudhury, Gegham Gewonean, 2008
8
Mercantile States and the World Oil Cartel, 1900-1939
Gulbenkian wanted to engineer an oil purchasing monopoly to bypass Standard Oil and the "ring of French refiners" that depended on it. It was, he said, "a tough problem but a most attractive and interesting one."33 Gulbenkian also wanted ...
Gregory Patrick Nowell, 1994
9
International Encyclopedia of Civil Society
The accomplishments of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation throughout its 50 years history are such as to deserve the following statement: ''It is not even possible to imagine the country without Gulbenkian'' (Barreto, 2007). From the ...
Helmut K. Anheier, Stefan Toepler, 2009
10
Duveen: A Life in Art
ONE OF THE FASCINATING CHARACTERS on the fringes of Duveen's life was Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian, an Armenian who had made a fortune in oil. Gulbenkian was devoted to a magnificent art collection which he called his " harem" and ...
Meryle Secrest, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GULBENKIAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Gulbenkian is used in the context of the following news items.
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Leading from the front
He went on to win the coveted Gulbenkian Fellowship in 1981 and conducted the Ensemble at Harrogate in 1979. As any conductor will tell you, it's a lonely ... «Wear Valley Advertiser, Jul 15»
2
Portugal elected to lead plant research group
The research, to be developed over three years, is coordinated by Jörg Becker, head researcher at the Gulbenkian Institute of Science (IGC), ... «The Portugal News, Jul 15»
3
Magpie Dance – Flying high after 30 years
To mark its 30th year, Magpie performed Flying High at Sadler's Wells and the Gulbenkian Theatre. The evening of dance profiled the youth ... «Re:locate Magazine, Jul 15»
4
Researchers receive 2.6 million euros to study evolution of sexual …
A European and US consortium coordinated by Jorg Becker, group leader at the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia (IGC; Portugal), has now ... «News-Medical.net, Jul 15»
5
Scientists to discuss the possibility of predicting evolution at …
Isabel Gordo, principal investigator at the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia (IGC; Portugal) and one of the organisers of the conference, says: ... «News-Medical.net, Jul 15»
6
subvert reflects south american culture with mirrored pavilion
... architectural representation of a continent, south america. it emerges inside the gardens of the calouste gulbenkian foundation as a mirrored ... «Designboom, Jul 15»
7
Young entrepreneurs do Dragon's Den
On September 9, a showcase event will take place at Gulbenkian Theatre in Canterbury where the winner of the £50k prize fund will be ... «Dover Express, Jul 15»
8
International consortium to study plant fertility evolution
... insights into the origins of fertilization in flowering plants," said group leader Jörg Becker at the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência in Portugal. «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
9
11 top events to look out for the rest of the year
With more acts, and some returning favourites, make sure to check out their full range of events at The Gulbenkian's website. SHARE PICTURE. «Canterbury Times, Jul 15»
10
Budding business brains put to the test at Basepoint
Work by young entrepeneurs of the future will be showcased at the Gulbenkian Theatre later this year. The aspiring young business people, ... «Canterbury Times, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Gulbenkian [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/gulbenkian>. Apr 2024 ».
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