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Meaning of "libra" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LIBRA

From Latin, literally: scales.
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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 LIBRA

libra  [ˈlaɪbrə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LIBRA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Libra 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 LIBRA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of libra in the English dictionary

The definition of libra in the dictionary is an ancient Roman unit of weight corresponding to 1 pound, but equal to about 12 ounces.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LIBRA


abracadabra
ˌæbrəkəˈdæbrə
algebra
ˈældʒɪbrə
Alhambra
ælˈhæmbrə
candelabra
ˌkændɪˈlɑːbrə
cerebra
ˈsɛrɪbrə
cobra
ˈkəʊbrə
dobra
ˈdəʊbrə
labra
ˈleɪbrə
Middlesbrough
ˈmɪdəlzbrə
palabra
pəˈlɑːbrə
penumbra
pɪˈnʌmbrə
procerebra
prəʊˈsɛrɪbrə
robes-de-chambre
rɔbdəʃɑ̃brə
sabra
ˈsɑːbrə
Scarborough
ˈskɑːbrə
sternebra
ˈstɜːnɪbrə
terebra
ˈtɛrɪbrə
umbra
ˈʌmbrə
vertebra
ˈvɜːtɪbrə
zebra
ˈziːbrə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LIBRA

librae
libraire
librairie
Libran
librarian
librarianship
libraries
library
library book
library card
library edition
Library of Congress
library pictures
library science
library ticket
librate
libration
librational
libratory

WORDS THAT END LIKE LIBRA

Akubra
Aldabra
Boolean algebra
bra
cembra
Coimbra
common zebra
disjecta membra
half-cup bra
Indian cobra
king cobra
lubra
Mahalla el Kubra
nursing bra
padded bra
palpebra
Rubbra
sports bra
uplift bra
zabra

Synonyms and antonyms of libra in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «libra» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LIBRA

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

Translator English - Chinese

天秤座
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Libra
570 millions of speakers

English

libra
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तुला
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بُرْجُ الـمِيزَان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Весы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Libra
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তুলারাশি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Balance
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Libra
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Waage
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

天秤座
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

천칭자리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Libra
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cung Thiên Bình
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

துலாம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लिब्रा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

terazi burcu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Bilancia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Waga
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Терези
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Balanță
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Ζυγός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Weegskaal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Vågen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Vekten
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of libra

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LIBRA»

The term «libra» is very widely used and occupies the 11.682 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LIBRA» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LIBRA»

Discover the use of libra in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to libra and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Libra
A gripping, masterful blend of fact and fiction, alive with meticulously portrayed characters both real and created, Libra is a grave, haunting, and brilliant examination of an event that has become an indelible part of the American psyche.
Don DeLillo, 1991
2
Libra: Sun Sign Series
It symbolizes the role you are given to play in this life. It’s as if at the moment of your birth you were pushed onstage into a drama called This Is My Life.
Joanna Martine Woolfolk, 2011
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Libra
Details the personality traits, physical appearance, and other characteristics of individuals born between September 23 and October 23. Lists famous people born under the sign of Libra.
James A. Lely, Anastasia Mitchell, 1989
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Libra: With a New Introduction by the Author
The scheme of two disgruntled CIA agents to stage an unsuccessful attempt on the life of President Kennedy and link it to Cuba backfires when the erratic Lee Harvey Oswald goes too far
Don DeLillo, 1991
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Libra: Zodiac Signs
A gift book which tells all about the person and his life on the basis of the zodiac sign.
Garima Sanjay, 2006
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Libra: September 23-october 22
A bestselling husband and wife team bring fresh revelations to the zodiac in this beautifully illustrated guide.
Monte Farber, Amy Zerner, 2006
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Libra
It's in the stars and in the numbers: This series sells well year-round and in all markets.
Teresa Celsi, Michael Yawney, Ariel Books, 1994
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Libra 2014 (Mills & Boon Horoscopes)
Join world renowned astrologer Dadhichi as he takes you on a journey into your future. As a Libran, you are social, outgoing and have a love of communicating brilliant ideas. These are great strengths and you are rarely at a loss for words.
Dadhichi Toth, 2013
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LIBRA: Learning and Inquiry-Based Reuse Adoption
As a theory, it advances a new view of software reuse as a form of organizational learning. The paradigmatic content of the book illustrates this view.
Sidney C. Bailin, 2000
10
Libra
The ever-popular guide to knowing yourself through astrology.
American AstroAnalysts Institute, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LIBRA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term libra is used in the context of the following news items.
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Libra "I am fearless- Megan Washington" (2015) 1:00 (Australia …
Libra and Clemenger BBDO Melbourne are launching 'I Am Fearless', to help young women learn to deal with their fears. This spot in particular ... «Adland, Jul 15»
2
Horoscope for Monday, 7/20/15 by Christopher Renstrom - SFGate
LIBRA. (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22): You and another party are trying too hard to accommodate each other. Do what you need to do and trust that this ... «SFGate, Jul 15»
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Stargazing: Waxing moon meets Saturn | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
... will sit 7 degrees to the right of Spica. The first-quarter moon will move into Libra by Friday evening and then sit next to Saturn Saturday night. «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
4
Horoscopes - The Town Talk
LIBRA. (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Stephen Hawking has suggested that computer viruses be counted as life. Do not risk being near anything with a ... «Alexandria Town Talk, Jul 15»
5
Stock market prediction for July 20-24: Satish Gupta - Moneycontrol …
By Satish Gupta of astrostocktips: Weekly planetary position: During the week, Moon will be transiting in Leo, Virgo and Libra. Jupiter in Leo. «Moneycontrol.com, Jul 15»
6
Capricorn: Seek and you will find many opportunities | Sun Journal
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don't share your plans with anyone until you have everything in place and are prepared to move forward rapidly. «Lewiston Sun Journal, Jul 15»
7
Planting by the Signs: Be careful planting after all this rain - Frankfort …
The signs of the zodiac find us in the second day of a five-day stretch ruled by the flowering signs Virgo (the bowels) and Libra (the reins). «State-Journal.com, Jul 15»
8
Hoegh sells LNG carrier to China for $20 million
Staff Reporter. Posted 17 July 2015. Share. Höegh LNG has sold its Libra LNG carrier to an undisclosed Chinese energy company for around $20 million. «Interfax Global Energy, Jul 15»
9
Obama hitting Broadway with daughters after $1M fund-raiser | New …
George Logothetis is a shipping heir and chairman of Libra Group, a company involved in shipping, hotels and other ventures. About 30 ... «New York Post, Jul 15»
10
This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 17 — 25
Saturn (magnitude +0.3, in Libra upper right of the head of Scorpius) is highest in the south in twilight. It moves lower in the southwest after dark ... «Sky & Telescope, Jul 15»

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