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Joseph McCarthy and the John Birch Society launched an anti-Communist crusade that won the support of millions of Americans in the 1950s.
Robert Dallek

Meaning of "joseph" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD JOSEPH

Perhaps from the story of Joseph and his long coat (Genesis 37:3).
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF JOSEPH

joseph  [ˈdʒəʊzɪf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF JOSEPH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Joseph 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 JOSEPH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of joseph in the English dictionary

The definition of joseph in the dictionary is a woman's floor-length riding coat with a small cape, worn esp in the 18th century.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH JOSEPH


ziff
zɪf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE JOSEPH

josephinite
Josephson effect
Josephus
josh
Josh.
josher
joshingly
Joshua
Joshua tree
Josiah
Josias
joskin
Jospin
joss
joss house

WORDS THAT END LIKE JOSEPH

acaleph
aleph
autograph
chronograph
graph
Guelph
lymph
monograph
morph
mph
nymph
paragraph
ph
photograph
ralph
Randolph
Saint Joseph
seraph
telegraph
triumph

Synonyms and antonyms of joseph in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «joseph» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF JOSEPH

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

Translator English - Chinese

约瑟夫
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

joseph
570 millions of speakers

English

joseph
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

यूसुफ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جوزيف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Джозеф
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

joseph
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জোসেফ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

joseph
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Joseph
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

joseph
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ヨセフ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

요셉
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Joseph
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

người đàn ông chay tịnh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜோசப்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जॉसफ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

joseph
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

joseph
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Joseph
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Джозеф
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

joseph
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

joseph
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Joseph
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

joseph
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

joseph
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of joseph

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «JOSEPH»

The term «joseph» is very widely used and occupies the 3.720 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «JOSEPH» OVER TIME

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

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3 QUOTES WITH «JOSEPH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word joseph.
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Peter Abrahams
Joseph and his mother come from the black kings who were before the white man.
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Robert Dallek
Joseph McCarthy and the John Birch Society launched an anti-Communist crusade that won the support of millions of Americans in the 1950s.
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Norman Foster
Joseph Bazalgette created a sewer system which he originally sized for London's needs of the time - he then doubled it to anticipate the future beyond. These are the qualities that I admire.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JOSEPH»

Discover the use of joseph in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to joseph and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith
Sermons and writings of Joseph Smith, the Prophet.
Smith, Joseph Jr., 2009
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Joseph
Her narrative, filled with fresh insights into one of the great stories of all time, unlocks the secrets of the culture that cradled the Exodus.
Terri L. Fivash, 2002
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Joseph Andrews
Published in 1742, it tells the story of the chaste servant Joseph Andrews who, after being sacked for spurning the advances of the lascivious Lady Booby, takes to the road, accompanied by his beloved Fanny Goodwill and the absent-minded, ...
Henry Fielding, 2012
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Joseph: A Man of Integrity and Forgiveness
This third volume in Charles Swindoll's"Great Lives" series presents a fresh look at one of the most intriguing characters in the Old Testament and focuses on the virtue of forgiveness in the face of deceit and betrayal.
Charles Swindoll, 1998
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Joseph: How God Builds Character
Paul Borthwick invites you to explore Joseph's story as a way toward discovering how God's dreams might be fulfilled in you--whether in success or adversity.
Paul Borthwick, 2003
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Joseph: A Story of Divine Providence : a Text Theoretical ...
The book comprises four parts, the first three exploring the connection Longacre seeks to establish between textlinguistics and biblical studies. The fourth part is a constituent display of the entire Joseph pericope.
Robert E. Longacre, 2003
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The Origins of the Boxer Uprising
Joseph Esherick reconstructs the early history of the Boxers, challenging the traditional view that they grew from earlier anti-dynastic sects, and stressing instead the impact of social ecology and popular culture.
Joseph Esherick, 1987
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Joseph
Fourteen-year-old Joseph tries to avoid trouble and keep in touch with his father, who is serving in Iraq, as he and his alcoholic, drug-addicted mother move from one homeless shelter to another.
Shelia P. Moses, 2010
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Joseph Goebbels: Nazi Propaganda Minister
Relates the life of Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels and his role in formulating Hitler's policy of exterminating the Jewish people.
Jeremy Roberts, 2000
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Elemental Magic: The Art of Special Effects Animation
"... this book is the definitive guide to the classical techniques for creating animated effects."--P. [4] of cover [v. I.].
Joseph Gilland, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JOSEPH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term joseph is used in the context of the following news items.
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Joseph Duffy submits Ivan Jorge inside one at UFC Fight Night …
World be warned -- there's another Irish MMA fighter who is proving the hype is warranted. Joseph "Irish" Duffy was the last man to beat Conor ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
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Bath Theatre School presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor …
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a musical of biblical proportions, not only with its setting, but also the audience's ... «Bath Chronicle, Jul 15»
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Trampolinist Evie Joseph wins national title | Cambridge News
Trampoline star Evie Joseph, a pupil at Comberton Village College, won the 2015 National Development Pathway Level 8 National ... «Cambridge News, Jul 15»
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Joseph A. Williams Medical Scholarship awarded - The Bradford Era …
Joseph A. Williams Medical Scholarship for $4,425 was awarded to Emily Detsch of St. Marys by the Elk County Community Foundation, ... «Bradford Era, Jul 15»
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Joseph Calleja's annual concert on August 3 - timesofmalta.com
The 'Maltese Tenor' was speaking earlier today about the work of the BOV Joseph Calleja Foundation while announcing details of his annual ... «Times of Malta, Jul 15»
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Joseph Dougherty rally a tough call for labor leaders - Philly.com
Should he attend a Monday morning rally to support fellow labor leader Joseph Dougherty? Dougherty, 73, has been convicted of racketeering, ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
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Shocking! 12-year-old Kalamboli's St Joseph High School student …
A life comes to an end at the age of 12. Yes, in a shocking turn of event, Vighnesh Salunke, a brilliant student of Kalamboli's St Joseph High ... «India.com, Jul 15»
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Trumbull prosecutor opposes parole for killer Joseph Dudley
WARREN — Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins is opposing parole for Joseph M. Dudley, 56, who is serving a life prison sentence for ... «Youngstown Vindicator, Jul 15»
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Joseph Heinlein dead; educator, ballplayer was 79 | Newsday
Joseph Heinlein of Huntington died July 10, 2015, of complications from a stroke at a hospice in Tavares, Fla. He was 79. (Credit: Courtesy ... «Newsday, Jul 15»
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Prime Minister, PN Deputy leader visit fund-raising marathon at St …
The 13th Ohloq Tbissima fund-raising marathon is underway at St Joseph's Home in Santa Venera. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and his wife ... «Malta Independent Online, Jul 15»

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