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Being Peruvian means to come from the farthest place possible to get to Europe. Peru is the land of the Incas. It was the capital of South America; it was where the Spanish founded their empire and took over the Inca Empire and made it into a colony of Spain.
Mario Testino

Meaning of "Inca" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD INCA

From Spanish, from Quechua inka king.
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PRONUNCIATION OF INCA

Inca  [ˈɪŋkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INCA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Inca 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 INCA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Inca

Inca Empire

Banner of the Tawantinsuyu The Inca Empire at its greatest extent Capital Cusco Languages Quechua, Aymara, Puquina, Jaqi family, Muchik and scores of smaller languages. Religion Inca religion Government Monarchy Sapa Inca - 1438–1471 Pachacuti - 1471–1493 Túpac Inca Yupanqui - 1493–1525 Huayna Capac - 1525–1532 Huáscar - 1532–1533 Atahualpa Historical era Pre-Columbian - Pachacuti created the Tawantinsuyu 1438 - Civil war between Huáscar and Atahualpa 1529–1532 - Spanish conquest led by Francisco Pizarro 1533 - End of the last Inca resistance 1572 Area - 1438 800,000 km² - 1527 2,000,000 km² Population - 1438 est. 12,000,000 Density 15 /km² - 1527 est.

Definition of Inca in the English dictionary

The definition of Inca in the dictionary is a member of a South American Indian people whose great empire centred on Peru lasted from about 1100 ad to the Spanish conquest in the early 1530s and is famed for its complex culture. Other definition of Inca is the ruler or king of this empire or any member of his family.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INCA


blinker
ˈblɪŋkə
clinker
ˈklɪŋkə
Dinka
ˈdɪŋkə
drinker
ˈdrɪŋkə
finca
ˈfɪŋkə
klinker
ˈklɪŋkə
linker
ˈlɪŋkə
palinka
pəˈlɪŋkə
pinker
ˈpɪŋkə
plinker
ˈplɪŋkə
shrinker
ˈʃrɪŋkə
sinker
ˈsɪŋkə
skinker
ˈskɪŋkə
slinker
ˈslɪŋkə
Soyinka
sɔˈjɪŋkə
stinker
ˈstɪŋkə
thinker
ˈθɪŋkə
tinker
ˈtɪŋkə
vinca
ˈvɪŋkə
winker
ˈwɪŋkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INCA

Incan

WORDS THAT END LIKE INCA

Africa
America
barranca
ca
Capablanca
Casablanca
chica
circa
coca
Costa Rica
Cuenca
Dominica
Jamaica
lingua franca
North America
Rebecca
Salamanca
South Africa
South America
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Synonyms and antonyms of Inca in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Inca» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INCA

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

Translator English - Chinese

印加
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Inca
570 millions of speakers

English

Inca
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

इंका
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الإنكا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Inca
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Inca
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ইনকা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Inca
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Inca
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Inca
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

インカ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

잉카
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Inca
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Inca
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இன்கா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Inca
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

İnka
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Inca
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Inca
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Inca
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Inca
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Inca
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Inca
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Inca
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Inca
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Inca

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INCA»

The term «Inca» is very widely used and occupies the 14.776 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INCA» OVER TIME

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

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QUOTES WITH «INCA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Inca.
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Mario Testino
Being Peruvian means to come from the farthest place possible to get to Europe. Peru is the land of the Incas. It was the capital of South America; it was where the Spanish founded their empire and took over the Inca Empire and made it into a colony of Spain.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INCA»

Discover the use of Inca in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Inca and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Handbook of Inca Mythology
The first introduction to the Incas and their myths aimed at students and general readers, bringing together a wealth of information into one convenient resource.
Paul Richard Steele, 2004
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Daily Life in the Inca Empire
Looks at everyday life in the Inca empire, based on current research.
Michael Andrew Malpass, 1996
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Aztec, Inca, and Maya
Chronicles the history, beliefs, and everyday lives of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples.
Elizabeth Baquedano, 2005
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DK Eyewitness Books: Aztec, Inca & Maya
DK Eyewitness: Aztec, Inca, and Maya is a spectacular and informative guide to the rise and fall of the pre-Columbian cultures of the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas, who built vast empires and left behind a legacy of mystery and wonder.
‎2011
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Toasts with the Inca: Andean Abstraction and Colonial Images ...
Andean visual objects inform studies of a colonial empire
Thomas B. F. Cummins, 2002
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Reading Inca History
At the heart of this book is the controversy over whether Inca history can and should be read as history.
Catherine Julien, 2009
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Inca Religion and Customs
Though parts of the work are now lost, the remaining sections which have been translated offer valuable insights into Inca culture and Peruvian history.
Father Bernabe Cobo, 2010
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Religion and Empire: The Dynamics of Aztec and Inca Expansionism
Religion and Empire is an innovative and provocative study of the two largest states of the Precolumbian Americas, the Aztec and Inca Empires.
Geoffrey W. Conrad, 1984
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In Search of an Inca: Identity and Utopia in the Andes
Examines how people in the Andean region have invoked the Incas to question and rethink colonialism and injustice.
Carlos Aguirre, Charles F. Walker, Willie Hiatt, 2010
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Huarochirí: An Andean Society Under Inca and Spanish Rule
“It is difficult to convey the wealth of information and ideas in this remarkable book.
Karen Spalding, 1984

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INCA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Inca is used in the context of the following news items.
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About 500 people walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu daily
A total of approximately 500 people trek through the Inca Trail on a daily basis toward Machu Picchu, reports Andina news agency. «Peru this Week, Jul 15»
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Massillon officer, K9 injured while arresting suspect after traffic stop …
That is when K9 Inca was released and bit the suspect on the forearm. The suspect then attempted to drag Inca to the ground while pulling back ... «fox8.com, Jul 15»
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Pictures: Whippet Inca has a new feathered friend
But modern-day Dr Doolittle Shaun Askey managed to get a wild robin to pose with his whippet Inca while a friend snapped pictures of the ... «shropshirestar.com, Jul 15»
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Structherm shortlisted for INCA Awards
Structherm general manager, Janicke Aitken, said: “The INCA awards standard of entry is very high so we are delighted to have been ... «24dash, Jul 15»
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Lake of Blood: The dark history of Laguna Yahuarcocha, Ecuador
Inca fortresses, built around the time of the battle, have recently been discovered near an extinct volcano called Pambamarca. Its discovery ... «Ancient Origins, Jul 15»
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BGU researchers communicate with Inca-style knots
BGU researchers, whose article makes the cover of venerable British scientific journal -- communicate with Inca-style knots. knots. «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»
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Landscape Product Directory
The shortlist of external wall insulation (EWI) projects nominated for the Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA) Awards 2015 has ... «Specification Online, Jul 15»
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Peru to host Dakar's Desafio Inca
Thirteen nationalities will be participating in the Desafio Inca and important international motorbike teams such as KTM, Honda, Yamaha and ... «Peru this Week, Jul 15»
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Peru to host Desafio Inca 2015 for third year in a row
Lima, Jul. 09. For the third consecutive year, Peru has been chosen to host the Dakar's Desafio Inca (Inca Challenge), a Dakar Series 2015 ... «Andina - Agencia Peruana de Noticias, Jul 15»
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IRW-News: Inca One Gold Corp.: Inca One gibt Ernennung eines …
VANCOUVER, BC - (8. Juli 2015) - INCA ONE GOLD CORP.(TSX VENTURE: IO) (Inca One oder das Unternehmen ... «Finanzen.net, Jul 15»

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