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Meaning of "Iona" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF IONA

Iona  [aɪˈəʊnə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IONA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Iona 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 IONA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Iona

Iona

Iona is a small island in the Inner Hebrides off the Ross of Mull on the western coast of Scotland. It was a centre of Irish monasticism for four centuries and is today renowned for its tranquility and natural beauty. It is a popular tourist destination and a place for retreats. Its modern Gaelic name means "Iona of Columba".

Definition of Iona in the English dictionary

The definition of Iona in the dictionary is an island off the W coast of Scotland, in the Inner Hebrides: site of St Columba's monastery and an important early centre of Christianity. Area: 854 ha.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH IONA


Arizona
ˌærɪˈzəʊnə
Barcelona
ˌbɑːsɪˈləʊnə
Bona
ˈbəʊnə
boner
ˈbəʊnə
co-owner
ˈkəʊˈəʊnə
corona
kəˈrəʊnə
disowner
dɪsˈəʊnə
donor
ˈdəʊnə
homeowner
ˈhəʊmˌəʊnə
krona
ˈkrəʊnə
krone
ˈkrəʊnə
kroner
ˈkrəʊnə
mona
ˈməʊnə
nonowner
ˌnɒnˈəʊnə
one-owner
ˌwʌnˈəʊnə
owner
ˈəʊnə
persona
pɜːˈsəʊnə
toner
ˈtəʊnə
Verona
vəˈrəʊnə
zona
ˈzəʊnə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IONA

IOM
ion
ion engine
ion exchange
ion implantation
ion rocket
IONARC
Ionesco
Ionia
Ionian
Ionian Islands
Ionian Sea

WORDS THAT END LIKE IONA

Ancona
Badalona
Bellinzona
Bellona
canzona
Cortona
Cremona
Dodona
Dona
doona
Gerona
Girona
Karlskrona
Maradona
Pamplona
Pomona
Savona
Shona
Tarragona
trona

Synonyms and antonyms of Iona in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Iona» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IONA

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

Translator English - Chinese

IONA
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Iona
570 millions of speakers

English

Iona
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Iona
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إيونا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Иона
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Iona
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Iona স্বাগতম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Iona
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Iona
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Iona
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アイオナ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Iona
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Iona
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அயோனா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

इओना
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Iona
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Iona
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Iona
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

іона
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Iona
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Iona
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Iona
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Iona
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Iona
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Iona

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IONA»

The term «Iona» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.302 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IONA» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IONA»

Discover the use of Iona in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Iona and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Iona Abbey Worship Book
The services and resources in The Iona Abbey Worship Book reflect the Iona Community's commitment to the belief that worship is all that we are and all that we do, both inside and outside the church, with no division into the 'sacred' and ...
The Iona Community, 2001
2
Celtic Prayers from Iona
A collection of morning and evening prayers, intended to instill discipline and shape in daily personal prayer.
J. Philip Newell, 1997
3
Iona Dreaming: The Healing Power of Place
Her compelling memoir Iona Dreaming is an inspirational account of personal survival and hope in which Clare shares her recovery from a life-threatening illness, which deepens into a contemplation of the events in her life and her physical, ...
Clare Cooper Marcus, 2010
4
The Lore and Language of Schoolchildren
First published in 1959, Iona and Peter Opie's The Lore and Language of Schoolchildren is a pathbreaking work of scholarship that is also a splendid and enduring work of literature.
Iona Archibald Opie, Peter Opie, 2001
5
Chasing the Wild Goose: The Story of the Iona Community
The history of the Iona Community, including St Colomba's founding of an influential Celtic Christian community on the Hebridean island of Iona in the sixth century, the work of George MacLeod whose inspiration placed Iona firmoly on the ...
Ron Ferguson, 1998
6
Urban Iona: Celtic Hospitality in the City
This is a powerful account of the author’s search for his family’s story, and the meaning and inspiration that story brought to his life and his ministry.
Kurt Neilson, 2007
7
Matters of Life and Death: Key Writings
A collection of passages concerning death and dying, and to consider the essential nature of general practice. This book is useful to doctors, especially those with an interest in medical humanities.
Iona Heath, 2008
8
The Cloisters of Iona Abbey
A collection of beautiful photographs depicting in detail the carvings of the restored cloisters of Iona Abbey, with text reflecting on the meaning of each design and information about the flora and fauna of the Isle of Iona and beyond ...
Ewan Mathers, 2001
9
Color, Facture, Art and Design: Artistic Technique and the ...
How is technique political?
Iona Singh, 2012
10
Each Day & Each Night: Celtic Prayers from Iona
A six-day cycle of prayer in the Celtic tradition, incorporating the daily themes used in Iona Abbey: justice and peace, prayer for healing, care for the earth, commitment to Christ, the communion of heaven and earth, and welcome and ...
J. Philip Newell, Philip Newell J, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IONA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Iona is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Ask Joan: ferry tales of Iona and Greece and staying safe in Egypt
I'm keen to visit the monastic island of Iona in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland for what essentially would be a penitential visit of a few days. «Irish Times, Jul 15»
2
Iona Prep's Taormina's strength keeps him 'Overcoming the Odds …
NEW ROCHELLE, NY - Earlier this year, Russell Taormina US'16 had the opportunity to spend a day on set with his professional idol, Quentin ... «Talk of the Sound, Jul 15»
3
Iona MBB: Gaels Introduce 2015-16 Recruiting Class | Talk of the …
NEW ROCHELLE, NY - Iona College men's basketball head coach Tim Cluess announced the addition of four student-athletes for the ... «Talk of the Sound, Jul 15»
4
Iona Grove Posts New Lyric Video - Metal Underground.com
"Winter" is a stand alone single release, and picks up right where Iona Grove left off with debut EP, "Breathe," which saw a digital only release ... «Metal Underground, Jul 15»
5
Iona College Professor Dr. Ronald Yager Awarded Electrical …
“I am pleased and honored to receive this highly prestigious award and I am particularly appreciative of Iona's long term continued supportive ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
6
Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin list Darlinghurst mansion for …
Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin have put their Darlinghurst trophy home Iona on the market with $16 million hopes. The filmmaker couple ... «Domain News, Jul 15»
7
Kapaa man arrested in connection with Hanalei Pier attack
Iona Keola Loi, 20, was arrested last Thursday on two counts of third-degree assault and one count of harassment. He posted bail and was ... «KHON2, Jul 15»
8
Iona College in New Rochelle Introduces 2015-16 Recruiting Class
Iona College head coach Tim Cluess will bring in four recruits and two transfers to add depth to his 2015-16 Gaels' roster. Photo Credit: Iona ... «The Daily Voice, Jul 15»
9
Balbithan Iona leads National Charolais Show at NEC
... at the National Charolais Show was Andrew and Beth White, Dorset with the January-2013 born female champion Balbithan Iona. Upping it's ... «FG Insight, Jul 15»
10
Robyn Jaclyn Jirouschek graduates from Iona College
NEW YORK CITY — Robyn Jaclyn Jirouschek, daughter of Rob and Maggie Jirouschek of Oak Ridge, graduated from Iona College on ... «The West Milford Messenger, Jul 15»

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