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Meaning of "Livingstone" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LIVINGSTONE

Livingstone  [ˈlɪvɪŋstən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LIVINGSTONE

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Livingstone is a noun.
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WHAT DOES LIVINGSTONE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Livingstone

Livingstone is one of the surnames of the Scottish branch of the Irish Dunleavy (Gaelic language Duinnshléibhe)/MacNulty royals (or, more likely, simply a Scottish surname translated from Gaelic, or, perhaps sometimes named for the town of that name ). Variants of this surname include Livingston (surname), Levingston, Levingstone, Levinston, Levenston, Levinson, Levenson and Levingstown. There may be a relationship between the Livingstones and Clan MacLea. Notable Livingstones include: ▪ David Livingstone 1813–1873, Scottish missionary explorer of Africa, best known bearer of the name and namesake of numerous places ▪ Adelaide Livingstone (Dame Adelaide Stickney Lord Livingstone) (died 1970), responsible for organising the 1934–5 Peace Ballot in the UK ▪ Alexander Livingstone (Scottish politician) ▪ Bobby Livingstone, Scottish footballer ▪ Bruce Livingstone (born 1971), Canadian entrepreneur ▪ Colin H. Livingstone, first president of the Boy Scouts of America ▪ David N.

Definition of Livingstone in the English dictionary

The definition of Livingstone in the dictionary is David. 1813–73, Scottish missionary and explorer in Africa. After working as a missionary in Botswana, he led a series of expeditions and was the first European to discover Lake Ngami, the Zambezi River, the Victoria Falls, and Lake Malawi. In 1866 he set out to search for the source of the Nile and was found in dire straits and rescued by the journalist H. M. Stanley. Other definition of Livingstone is Kenneth Robert, known as Ken. born 1945, Labour leader of the Greater London Council ; Member of Parliament ; Mayor of London.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LIVINGSTONE


Aston
ˈæstən
boston
ˈbɒstən
charleston
ˈtʃɑːlstən
eastern
ˈiːstən
Gladstone
ˈɡlædstən
Houston
ˈhjuːstən
Huston
ˈhjuːstən
Kingston
ˈkɪŋstən
Livingston
ˈlɪvɪŋstən
northeastern
ˌnɔːθˈiːstən
northwestern
ˌnɔːθˈwɛstən
piston
ˈpɪstən
Preston
ˈprɛstən
Princeton
ˈprɪnstən
southeastern
ˌsaʊθˈiːstən
southwestern
ˌsaʊθˈwestən
Tristan
ˈtrɪstən
tungsten
ˈtʌŋstən
western
ˈwɛstən
Winston
ˈwɪnstən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LIVINGSTONE

Livingston
Livingstone daisy
Livonia
Livonian
Livorno
livraison
livre
Livy
livyer
lixivia
lixivial
lixiviate
lixiviation
lixivious
lixivium
lizard
lizard fish
Lizard Head
lizard orchid
Lizard Peninsula

WORDS THAT END LIKE LIVINGSTONE

birthstone
Blackstone
cornerstone
firestone
gemstone
hearthstone
histone
keystone
kill two birds with one stone
limestone
Maidstone
milestone
rhinestone
rolling stone
sandstone
stepping stone
stone
tombstone
tone
touchstone
Yellowstone

Synonyms and antonyms of Livingstone in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Livingstone» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

利文斯通
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Livingstone
570 millions of speakers

English

Livingstone
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लिविंगस्टोन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ليفينغستون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Ливингстон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Livingstone
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লিভিংস্টোন
260 millions of speakers

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Livingstone
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Livingstone
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Livingstone
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リビングストン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

리빙스톤
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Livingstone
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Livingstone
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லிவிங்ஸ்டன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लिविंगस्टोन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Livingstone
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Livingstone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Livingstone
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Лівінгстон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Livingstone
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Λίβινγκστον
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Livingstone
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Living
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Livingstone
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Livingstone

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LIVINGSTONE»

The term «Livingstone» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.509 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LIVINGSTONE» OVER TIME

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

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3 QUOTES WITH «LIVINGSTONE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Livingstone.
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Joyce Banda
You can still sit under the tree where Dr. Livingstone negotiated with slave traders to set people free.
2
Trevor Phillips
I ask questions, and a large part of my life has been spent asking questions of Ken Livingstone.
3
Henry Morton Stanley
Dr. David Livingstone left the Island of Zanzibar in March, 1866.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LIVINGSTONE»

Discover the use of Livingstone in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Livingstone and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Into Africa: The Epic Adventures Of Stanley And Livingstone
In this, the first book to examine the extraordinary physical challenges, political intrigue and larger-than-life personalities of this legendary story, Martin Dugard has opened a fascinating window on the golden age of exploration that ...
Martin Dugard, 2012
2
Into Africa: The Dramatic Retelling of the ...
The first book to draw on modern research and to explore the combination of adventure, politics, and larger-than-life personalities involved, "Into Africa is a riveting read.
Martin Dugard, 2004
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Into Africa: The Dramatic Retelling of the ...
He would send a young journalist, Henry Morton Stanley, into Africa to search for Livingstone.
Martin Dugard, 2003
4
Children and the Internet
Uniquely, Children and the Internet reveals the complex dynamic between online opportunities and online risks, exploring this in relation to much debated issues such as: · Digital in/exclusion · Learning and literacy · Peer networking ...
Sonia Livingstone, 2013
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Livingstone: Revised and Expanded Edition
In this exciting new edition, Jeal draws on fresh sources and archival discoveries to provide the most fully rounded portrait of this complicated man—dogged by failure throughout his life despite his full share of success.
Tim Jeal, 2013
6
Vision and Art: The Biology of Seeing
A Harvard neurobiologist explains how vision works, citing the scientific origins of artistic genius and providing coverage of such topics as optical illusions and the correlation between learning disabilities and artistic skill.
Margaret Livingstone, 2008
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Putting Science in Its Place: Geographies of Scientific ...
After all, one atom of carbon plus two of oxygen yields carbon dioxide in Amazonia as well as in Alaska; a scientist in Bombay can use the same materials and techniques to challenge the work of a scientist in New York; and of course the ...
David N. Livingstone, 2010
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David Livingstone: Mission and Empire
An intimate portrait of the nineteenth-century explorer considers such topics as the setbacks he experienced throughout the course of his career, the differing opinions that have shaped his posthumous reputation, and the motivations behind ...
Andrew C. Ross, 2002
9
Looking for Mrs. Livingstone
This is the enthralling story of the extraordinarily courageous and stoical wife of the world-renowned explorer and missionary, David Livingstone.
Julie Davidson, 2012
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Making Sense of Television: The Psychology of Audience ...
Taking the soap opera as a case study, this book explores the 'parasocial interaction' people engage in with television programmes. It looks at the nature of the 'active viewer' and the role of the text in social psychology.
Sonia Livingstone, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LIVINGSTONE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Livingstone is used in the context of the following news items.
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Livingstone Shire Council budget focuses on water | Rockhampton …
THE 2015-16 Livingstone budget will deliver a $4.4 million investment in water, waste and stormwater infrastructure in the next financial year. «Rockhampton Morning Bulletin, Jul 15»
2
Cambridge's Rep. Livingstone to hold office hour July 22 - News …
State Rep. Jay Livingstone, representing the Eighth Suffolk District that includes Boston and parts of Cambridge, will hold an office hour ... «Wicked Local Cambridge, Jul 15»
3
Arrest made in homicide at Andy Livingstone Park - British Columbia …
Investigators at Andy Livingstone Park Friday night for the city's eighth homicide of the year. (Rafferty Baker/CBC). Police say around 10 p.m. PT ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
4
Livingstone Chamber of Commerce condemn the protests by taxi …
THE Livingstone Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has condemned the recent protests and behavior of unruly taxi drivers in the ... «Lusaka Times, Jul 15»
5
JCTR salutes Government over Livingstone sanitation project
Recently, Livingstone Member of Parliament Lawrence Evans mobilised K603,000 for sanitation facilities in the area and SWASCO is currently ... «Lusaka Times, Jul 15»
6
Barrie family of six homeless after suspicious fire
BARRIE- Barrie Police are still on scene of a suspicious fire that broke out early this morning at a Livingstone Street residence. Emergency ... «Simcoe.com, Jul 15»
7
Business Council of Australia's Catherine Livingstone fires up over …
Catherine Livingstone, president of the Business Council of Australia, took the rare step of issuing a blistering public statement after senior ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
8
Hockey hits back at Livingstone's letter
Yesterday, Business Council President Catherine Livingstone wrote a scathing public letter attacking what she called a 'new low' in Australia's ... «Sky News Australia, Jul 15»
9
In Focus | Patricia Livingstone of Patricia Livingstone Realtor
In Focus is our gift to the community. A way for us to help show our recognition for the people, businesses and organizations that help make our ... «KelownaNow, Jul 15»
10
Riots Erupt in Livingstone
Riots have erupted in the Southern Province city of Livingstone over the increased prices for fuel at the pump. Taxi drivers demonstrated in ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»

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