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Meaning of "Luxor" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LUXOR

Luxor  [ˈlʌksɔː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LUXOR

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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Luxor 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 LUXOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Luxor

Luxor

Luxor is a city in Upper Egypt and the capital of Luxor Governorate. The population numbers 487,896, with an area of approximately 416 square kilometres. As the site of the Ancient Egyptian city of Thebes, Luxor has frequently been characterized as the "world's greatest open air museum", as the ruins of the temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor stand within the modern city. Immediately opposite, across the River Nile, lie the monuments, temples and tombs on the West Bank Necropolis, which include the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. Thousands of tourists from all around the world arrive annually to visit these monuments, contributing a large part towards the economy for the modern city.

Definition of Luxor in the English dictionary

The definition of Luxor in the dictionary is a town in S Egypt, on the River Nile: the southern part of the site of ancient Thebes; many ruins and tombs, notably the temple built by Amenhotep III. Pop: 183 000.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LUXOR


Arkansas
ˈɑːkənˌsɔː
band-saw
ˈbændˌsɔː
bandsaw
ˈbændsɔː
buzzsaw
ˈbʌzsɔː
dinosaur
ˈdaɪnəˌsɔː
Esau
ˈiːsɔː
exor.
ˈɛksɔː
jigsaw
ˈdʒɪɡˌsɔː
lessor
ˈlɛsɔː
Mysore
maɪˈsɔː
oversaw
ˌəʊvəˈsɔː
ripsaw
ˈrɪpˌsɔː
saw
sɔː
soar
sɔː
soare
sɔː
sore
sɔː
taxor
ˈtæksɔː
titanosaur
taɪˈtænəˌsɔː
tyrannosaur
tɪˈrænəˌsɔː
Warsaw
ˈwɔːsɔː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LUXOR

Luton
Luton Hoo
Lutyens
lutz
LUV
luvvie
luvvies
luvvy
lux
Lux.
luxate
luxation
luxe
Luxembourg
Luxembourger
Luxemburg

WORDS THAT END LIKE LUXOR

actor
administrator
advisor
and/or
anterior
author
be all for
be in the market for
calculator
color
creator
decor
director
doctor
door
flexor
for
interior
multiplexor
plexor

Synonyms and antonyms of Luxor in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Luxor» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LUXOR

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

Translator English - Chinese

卢克索
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Luxor
570 millions of speakers

English

Luxor
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लक्सर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأقصر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Luxor
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Luxor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লাক্সর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

louxor
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Luxor
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Luxor
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ルクソール
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

룩소르
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Luxor
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Luxor
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லக்சர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लूक्सर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Luxor
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Luxor
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Luxor
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Luxor
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Luxor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Λούξορ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Luxor
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Luxor
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Luxor
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Luxor

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LUXOR»

The term «Luxor» is very widely used and occupies the 22.392 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LUXOR» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LUXOR»

Discover the use of Luxor in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Luxor and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor: Initiatic and Historical ...
This scholarly work provides all the materials for revisioning the history, assigning the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor its rightful place as one of the most influential esoteric orders of its time.
Joscelyn Godwin, Christian Chanel, John Patrick Deveney, 1995
2
The treasures of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings
Here is a thorough, easy-to-use guide to the vast and stunning collection of art and antiquities found in Egypt's archaeological paradise, the Valley of the Kings.
Kent R. Weeks, 2005
3
Project Management: Case Studies
Between 1992 and 1996, Luxor Technologies had seen their businessalmost quadruple in the wireless communications area. Luxor's success was attributed largely to the strength of its technical community, which was regarded as second to ...
Harold R. Kerzner, 2013
4
Luxor And Its Temples
The Egyptians are, and they ever have been, an intensely conservative people, and it is not at all surprising that this festival of Opet, despite religious and other changes and the passage of hundreds of years, still survives in Luxor. The western ...
A.M. Blackman, 2013
5
Luxor Museum: the glory of ancient Thebes
Highlights of the vast Luxor Museum collection
Abeer El-Shahawy, 2005
6
Luxor, Karnak, la Valle Dei Re. Ediz. Inglese
FROM THEBES TO LUXOR A large painting by Giuseppe Angelelli, in the Archaeological Museum of Florence, of all the members of the French- Tuscan expedition of Champollion- Rosellini, which traveled up the Nile Valley to Wadi Haifa ...
Giovanna Magi, 2001
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LIFE
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8
LIFE
luxor. Way. to. Charm ! CsrOl'S tOrChy rhythm was considered a few years ago too old-fashioned for Broadway musicals. Since her success, she is deluged with engagements and contracts. SYD SYMONS, noted make-up stylist, says .
9
A Ride in Egypt - From Sioot to Luxor in 1879
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
William John Loftie, 2010
10
Middle East
Convoy It is usually compulsory for foreigners with private transport (including private taxis) to travel out of Luxor in a police convoy. At the time of research you were forced to travel by convoy to Aswan, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Hurghada, ...
Anthony Ham, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LUXOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Luxor is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Direct Luxor-Düsseldorf flights to launch this winter - StepFeed
Starting this winter, Germania and FTI will launch four direct weekly flights between Germany and Luxor, according to a statement from the ... «StepFeed, Jul 15»
2
Uber pledges better rides for customers with disabilities - ABC7 News
We started it," said John Lazar, the president of Luxor Cab Company. As ride service Uber announced support for the Special Olympics, they ... «abc7news.com, Jul 15»
3
Train journeys: readers' tips, recommendations and travel advice …
On a shoestring trip to Egypt, we planned a circuitous route from Luxor to Hurghada to Cairo and back. The final leg from Cairo to Luxor on the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
4
Must dos this weekend in Vegas: July 24 – 26, 2015 | Las Vegas Blogs
Tacos & Tequila (T&T) at the Luxor will celebrate with El Jimador tequila flights. They feature three pours of El Jimador tequila including Blanco, ... «Lights Vegas Action, Jul 15»
5
Read the official Foreign Office safety advice for your summer …
The area to which the FCO advise against all but essential travel does not include the tourist areas along the Nile river (eg Luxor, Qina, Aswan, ... «Birmingham Mail, Jul 15»
6
LEDs deliver more control and intelligence, as SSL aesthetics and …
FX Luminaire showed off its Luxor ZDC lighting controller with zoning and dimming, plus color capabilities, for landscape and architectural ... «LEDs Magazine, Jul 15»
7
The Cast of FANTASY to Heat Up LAX Nightclub Every Wednesday …
The stunning cast of FANTASY, Luxor Hotel and Casino's tantalizing adult revue, will pump up the party when they take over LAX Nightclub, ... «VegasNews.com, Jul 15»
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37k Egyptians visited Giza Pyramids in Eid al-Fitr | Cairo Post
... Wednesday Egyptians will have free admission to museums, tombs and temples located in Luxor and Aswan during the three-day Eid al-Fitr. «The Cairo Post, Jul 15»
9
Luxor adds years to lives of the timeless Blue Men - Las Vegas Sun
As part of their move from Monte Carlo to Luxor, which happened in a big heapin' hurry, Blue Man Group has received a healthy contract ... «Las Vegas Sun, Jul 15»
10
NBA superstar Chris Paul attends Jabbawockeez at the Luxor
Los Angeles Clippers superstar Chris Paul attended the Jabbawockeez hit show PRiSM on July 17 at the Luxor. Following the show, Paul and ... «Las Vegas Informer, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Luxor [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/luxor>. May 2024 ».
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