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PRONUNCIATION OF KINARA

kinara  [kiːˈnɑːrɑː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KINARA

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conjunction
determiner
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Kinara is a noun.
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WHAT DOES KINARA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

kinara

Kinara

The kinara is the candle holder used in Kwanzaa celebrations in the United States. During the week-long celebration of Kwanzaa, seven candles are placed in the kinara - three red on the left, three green on the right, and a single black candle in the center. The word kinara is a Swahili word that means candle holder. The seven candles represent the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa. Red, green, and black are the symbolic colors of the holiday. During the week of Kwanzaa, a new candle is lit on the kinara each day. The center black candle is lit first, and the lighting alternates between the red and green candles beginning with the outermost red candle and moving towards the center. In this way each day of Kwanzaa is dedicated to the contemplation of one of the Seven Principles. Each of the candles also have a meaning.The black one symbolizes African race, red stands for African bloodshed, and green stands for the land of Africa.

Definition of kinara in the English dictionary

The definition of kinara in the dictionary is a type of candle holder that holds seven candles, used in the African-American festival of Kwanzaa.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KINARA


Accra
əˈkrɑː
akhara
əˈkɑːrɑː
ancora
æŋˈkɔːrɑː
arar
ˈɑːrɑː
aurar
ˈɔːrɑː
Aymara
ˌaɪməˈrɑː
baccarat
ˈbækəˌrɑː
bra
brɑː
Fra
frɑː
hurrah
hʊˈrɑː
koura
ˈkɒʊːrɑː
Kra
krɑː
Kura
kʊˈrɑː
mara
məˈrɑː
marah
ˈmɑːrɑː
ngarara
ˌəŋɡɑːˈrɑːrɑː
parapara
ˈpɑːrɑːpɑːrɑː
rah
rɑː
registrar
ˌrɛdʒɪˈstrɑː
tara
ˈtɑːrɑː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KINARA

kin
kin selection
kina
Kinabalu
kinaesthesia
kinaesthesis
kinaesthetic
kinase
Kincardineshire
Kinchinjunga
kincob
kind
kind of
kind-hearted
kind-heartedly
kind-heartedness
kinda
kinder
kindergarten
kindergartener

WORDS THAT END LIKE KINARA

Ankara
antara
Canara
carbonara
Ferrara
Guadalajara
Kanara
Kara
Lara
marinara
mascara
Nara
Niagara
para
Sahara
Santa Clara
sayonara
tiara
vara
Western Sahara

Synonyms and antonyms of kinara in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «kinara» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KINARA

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Translator English - Chinese

kinara
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

kinara
570 millions of speakers

English

kinara
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

किनारा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

kinara
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Kinara
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

kinara
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

kinara
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

kinara
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kinara
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

kinara
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

kinara
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

하세요! kinara
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kinara
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Kinara
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கினாரா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

केनार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kinara
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Kinara
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kinara
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Kinara
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Kinara
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Kinara
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kinara
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kinara
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Kinara
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KINARA»

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KINARA»

Discover the use of kinara in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to kinara and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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How to Draw Kwanzaa Symbols
The kinara is a candleholder that holds the mishumaa saba, or seven candles. There is a candle for each of the seven principles, or Nguzo Saba. The mishumaa saba are the colors of the African flag. Of the seven candles, there are three red, ...
Christine Webster, 2005
2
Ebony Jr.
Make a Kinara The kinara (ke-NAH-rah) or candleholder holds seven candles, and each candle stands for one of the seven principles of Kwanza. You can make your own kinara to use during Kwanza, or to give to a relative for the holiday ...
3
Celebrate Winter Holidays!
Explain that the picture is a kinara, a special candle holder used during Kwanzaa . 2. Point out the numbers in each part of the picture. Explain that students will use those numbers to learn which color to use for each part of the kinara.
Elaine Israel, 2001
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Kwanzaa: Black Power and the Making of the African-American ...
Figure 5: Kinara made by Ngoma Ali of Los Angeles; Ali is one of a handful of black kinara manufacturers in the United States. Courtesy of Keith Mayes Skilled wood artisans and black kinara manufacturers faced a similar dilemma. Ngoma Ali ...
Keith A. Mayes, 2010
5
The Unheard Distance: Translations of Selective Tribal ...
SONG Jei Mala Adele Denaya Jala Kinara Jei Mala Adele Denaya Jei Mala Dumbaru Denaya Jala Kinara Jei Mala Dumbara. Juna Babu Nakita Denaya Jala Kinara Juna Babu Nakita Alo Dumbra Dadile Denaya Jala Kinara Alo Dumbra ...
Sathupati Prasanna Sree, 2008
6
Reading, Language & Math Activities: Winter
Kwanzaa: The. Kinara. Directions: Read the information in the box below and answer the questions. The kinara is the name of the candleholder used during the week of Kwanzaa. Mishumaa saba are the seven candles that are placed in the ...
Mary Rosenberg, Teacher Created Resources, 2004
7
Cara Mudah UN 08 B.Ing SMP
Kinara Restaurant The newest and most exciting Indian restaurant is open. Kinara has learnt from the success of Hazara and created a dazzling stylish equivalent in Kemang with excellent food, a buzy Moroccan inspired bar and a whole floor ...
Tim Matrix Media Literata
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Bulletin Board Power: Bridges to Lifelong Learning
... brown and yellow or gold craft paint for Styrofoam; books on Advent, Hanukkah , and other world holidays INSTRUCTIONS: Staple the background to the board. Cut out a Kwanzaa block, called a kinara (pattern 35), from the Styrofoam sheet.
‎2002
9
Kwanzaa!: Africa Lives in a New World Festival
The Kinara is, literally, a holder for the Mishumaa Saba, the seven candles that symbolize the Nguzo Saba. The Kwanzaa Kinara, usually handmade, sometimes reminds people of a menorah, a candleholder used in the Jewish religion.
Sule Greg Wilson, 1999
10
Kwanzaa
Julie Murray. The Kinara The Kinara The special candleholder for Kwanzaa is called a kinara. It stands for a family's ancestors. A kinara holds seven candles. Each candle stands for one of the Seven Principles. Someone lights a candle each ...
Julie Murray, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KINARA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kinara is used in the context of the following news items.
1
At the Galleries: Door County galleries and museums
Lensch debuts her 2015 India Collection of handwoven silver and gold jewelry with Indian cuisine from Kinara Urban Eatery of Sturgeon Bay, ... «Green Bay Press Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Marketing Profesionals Meet in Nairobi
In attendance at the event were Postcard master General Enock Kinara and GlaxoSmithKline marketing director Thrity Engineer. «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
3
Halle Berry: Lipstick should withstand kissing!
I always have Kinara's Red Carpet Facial Kit (a peel) and Weightless Moisturiser to hand. I use a rose-water spray on my face - it's so refreshing ... «TV3.ie, Jul 15»
4
Man selling bike duped | Agra NYOOOZ
After riding a certain distance he sped along the Yamuna-Kinara road. When my son confronted those five men who were standing along with ... «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
5
Book Review – Wanderers, All
book review, wanderers all, wanderers all book review, Jahnavi Acharekar , Jahnavi Acharekar Thirty-five, single and unemployed, Kinara ... «The Indian Express, Jul 15»
6
EXCLUSIVE: Police begin crackdown on illegal scooters and …
“We will have to stop delivering,” said Rahman Maksedur, 26, the manager of the Kinara Indian Restaurant on Fifth Ave. in Park Slope. «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
7
Why Unsecured Loans Are Anything But Risky
Many saw it as an impossible scenario,” says Hardika Shah, a social entrepreneur behind Kinara Capital in Bangalore. Motivated by her desire ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
8
Manik Paul walks away with `India`s Got Talent` trophy
Sidharth and Kirron danced on songs like "Ye raatein ye mausam nadi ka kinara", "Aajkal tere mere pyaar ke charche" and "Darling" from the ... «Zee News, Jun 15»
9
Porsche celebrates 17 overall victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans
The owner of the huge park is Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, Earl of March and Kinara. Prior to the Porsche 919 Hybrid's victory, the brand ... «Sports Car Illustrated, Jun 15»
10
Convergence Africa World 2015 highlights rapid growth of …
... Dr. Enock Kinara, Postmaster General and CEO, Postal Corporation of Kenya; Prof. Bitange Ndemo, Associate Professor, The University of ... «SourceSecurity.com, Jun 15»

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