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The strength of the United States is not the gold at Fort Knox or the weapons of mass destruction that we have, but the sum total of the education and the character of our people.
Claiborne Pell

Meaning of "Knox" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF KNOX

Knox  [nɒks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KNOX

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conjunction
determiner
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Knox 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 KNOX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Knox in the English dictionary

The definition of Knox in the dictionary is John. ?1514–72, Scottish theologian and historian. After exile in England and on the Continent, he returned to Scotland in 1559 and established the Presbyterian Church of Scotland. His chief historical work was the History of the Reformation in Scotland. Other definition of Knox is Ronald. 1888–1957, British priest and author. A convert to Roman Catholicism, he is noted for his translation of the Vulgate.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KNOX


Botox
ˈbəʊtɒks
box
bɒks
cox
kɒks
detox
ˈdiːˌtɒks
fox
fɒks
gearbox
ˈɡɪəˌbɒks
inbox
ˈɪnˌbɒks
jukebox
ˈdʒuːkˌbɒks
locks
lɒks
mailbox
ˈmeɪlˌbɒks
orthodox
ˈɔːθəˌdɒks
ox
ɒks
paradox
ˈpærəˌdɒks
rocks
rɒks
sandbox
ˈsændˌbɒks
sox
sɒks
stocks
stɒks
toolbox
ˈtuːlbɒks
vox
vɒks
Xerox
ˈzɪərɒks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KNOX

Knowles
known
Knowsley
Knox-Johnston
Knoxville
KNP
Knt

WORDS THAT END LIKE KNOX

autumn equinox
autumnal equinox
black box
collection box
Fort Knox
hotbox
hox
light box
lox
lunchbox
magnox
matchbox
music box
Nox
out of the box
PO box
spring equinox
the box
tool box
vernal equinox

Synonyms and antonyms of Knox in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Knox» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KNOX

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

Translator English - Chinese

诺克斯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Knox
570 millions of speakers

English

Knox
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नॉक्स
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نوكس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Нокс
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Knox
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নক্স
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Knox
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Knox
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Knox
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ノックス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

녹스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Knox
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Knox
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நாக்ஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नॉक्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Knox
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Knox
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Knox
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Нокс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Knox
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Knox
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Knox
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Knox
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Knox
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Knox

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KNOX»

The term «Knox» is very widely used and occupies the 13.618 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KNOX» OVER TIME

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

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2 QUOTES WITH «KNOX»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Knox.
1
Tina Brown
Who was Amanda Knox? Was she a fresh-faced honor student from Seattle who met anyone's definition of an all-American girl - attractive, athletic, smart, hard-working, adventuresome, in love with languages and travel? Or was her pretty face a mask, a duplicitous cover for a depraved soul?
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Claiborne Pell
The strength of the United States is not the gold at Fort Knox or the weapons of mass destruction that we have, but the sum total of the education and the character of our people.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KNOX»

Discover the use of Knox in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Knox and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Waiting to Be Heard: A Memoir
Drawing from journals she kept and letters she wrote during her incarceration, Amanda gives an unflinching and deeply personal account of her harrowing experience, from the devastation of her friend's murder to the series of mistakes and ...
Amanda Knox, 2013
2
Waiting to Be Heard
Now, in Waiting to Be Heard, Amanda Knox gives an unflinching and deeply personal account of her harrowing experience, from the devastation of her friend's murder to the series of mistakes and misunderstandings that led to her arrest.
Amanda Knox, 2013
3
Alexander McQueen: Genius of a Generation
A tribute to AlexanderMcQueen, 1969-2010.
Kristin Knox, 2010
4
A World of My Own
Robin Knox-Johnston's A World of My Own has become a classic account of the first non-stop, single-handed voyage around the world.
Robin Knox-Johnston, 1994
5
John Knox: Man of Action
A deeply researched, well-written and comprehensive biography which vividly brings its subject and the milieu of the Scottish Reformation to life - but, even more significantly, the author's approach to Knox is uniquely different to the ...
Roderick Graham, 2013
6
The Fatal Gift of Beauty: The Trials of Amanda Knox
Presents an account of the highly publicized 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher that examines the controversial prosecution, conviction, and sentencing of her American roommate while critiquing vulnerabilities in the Italian ...
Nina Burleigh, 2012
7
Knox: On Rebellion
This edition of the most significant political writings of the sixteenth-century Protestant reformer John Knox presents accurate but accessible versions of all of his writings on the theme of rebellion, including his notorious First Blast ...
John Knox, Roger A. Mason, 1994
8
Honor Bound: My Journey to Hell and Back with Amanda Knox
Raffaele sifts through the wild accusations depicting him as a druggie, a porn addict, and reckless thrill seeker, and shows how these stories were gross distortions of trivial episodes in his young life.
Raffaele Sollecito, Andrew Gumbel, 2012
9
The Anatomy of Robert Knox: Murder, Mad Science and Medical ...
His uncompromising position is shown to have inspired the portrayal of anatomy in fiction – where Knox appears more often than any other British doctor – as a savage and ungovernable science. … The book will appeal to all those ...
Alan Bates, 2010
10
Oedipus at Thebes: Sophocles' Tragic Hero and His Time
For this edition, Knox has provided a new Preface and a list of suggested readings.
Bernard Knox, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KNOX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Knox is used in the context of the following news items.
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Knox Heritage accepting proposals for salvage show - News …
Knox Heritage is accepting proposals for its annual silent auction fundraiser, the Salvage Show, through Sept. 2. The show will highlight how ... «Knoxville News Sentinel, Jul 15»
2
Lightning strikes Knox County house, causes large fire
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) Smoke could be seen for miles Saturday afternoon after lightning struck a house, causing it to catch fire. «Local 8 Now, Jul 15»
3
How will Knox Academy cope with home boom? | Haddington | News
At the start of last month, Knox Academy was home to 768 pupils, although the figure has dropped since S6 pupils left. But that figure is ... «East Lothian Courier, Jul 15»
4
Fresh takes: Evan Knox Designs - The Republic
Since her childhood in Nashville, Evan Knox has had an interest in jewelry. “When I was a kid, I either wanted to be an archeologist, a race car ... «The Republic, Jul 15»
5
Samsung KNOX certified by the UK government on Galaxy S6 …
Samsung has had its KNOX security platform recognized elsewhere prior to this certification in the UK, but it marks a notable step forward in ... «Android Central, Jul 15»
6
Russell Knox makes “stupid mistake” on Open debut - Golf / Sport …
When Bernhard Langer was passing on his vast knowledge of the Old Course to Russell Knox during a practice round, the German probably ... «The Courier, Jul 15»
7
Knox Co. Sheriff's Report - Yankton Press & Dakotan: Community
On July 6, 2015, the Knox County Sheriff's Office investigated a burglary at the Dan and Wilma Vakoc residence in rural Knox County. «Yankton Daily Press, Jul 15»
8
Rural/Metro talking to Knox officials
Rural/Metro officials admit Knox County's concerns on staffing and response times are valid, and the two sides are working together to help the ... «Knoxville News Sentinel, Jul 15»
9
Knox County and Rural/Metro continue talks
Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett said the communication lines between county officials and Rural/Metro, the county's ambulance provider, are ... «Knoxville News Sentinel, Jul 15»
10
Knox firm to operate Las Vegas theater
The Forge Cinemas in Pigeon Forge is among the theaters operated by Knoxville-based Phoenix Theatres Entertainment, which is now ... «Knoxville News Sentinel, Jul 15»

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