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In my own creations, the earliest influence came from the ancient civilisations of Egypt, China, Africa and Persia. In fact, one of my earlier creations was a range of tunics, made from silk procured from the islands of Madagascar.
Mary McFadden

Meaning of "Madagascar" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MADAGASCAR

Madagascar  [ˌmædəˈɡæskə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MADAGASCAR

noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Madagascar 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 MADAGASCAR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Madagascar

Madagascar

Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar and previously known as the Malagasy Republic, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Southeast Africa. The nation comprises the island of Madagascar, as well as numerous smaller peripheral islands. Following the prehistoric breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana, Madagascar split from India around 88 million years ago, allowing native plants and animals to evolve in relative isolation. Consequently, Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot; over 90 percent of its wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth. The island's diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife are threatened by the encroachment of the rapidly growing human population as well as the recently spotted Cane Toad relative which, according to researchers, "could wreak havoc on the unique biodiversity in Madagascar." Initial human settlement of Madagascar occurred between 350 BC and AD 550 by Austronesian peoples arriving on outrigger canoes from Borneo. These were joined around AD 1000 by Bantu migrants crossing the Mozambique Channel.

Definition of Madagascar in the English dictionary

The definition of Madagascar in the dictionary is an island republic in the Indian Ocean, off the E coast of Africa: made a French protectorate in 1895; became autonomous in 1958 and fully independent in 1960; contains unique flora and fauna. Languages: Malagasy and French. Religions: animist and Christian. Currency: franc. Capital: Antananarivo. Pop: 22 599 098. Area: 587 041 sq km Official name : Democratic Republic of Madagascar Former name : Malagasy Republic.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MADAGASCAR


Alaska
əˈlæskə
asker
ˈɑːskə
Athabasca
ˌæθəˈbæskə
Athabaska
ˌæθəˈbæskə
busker
ˈbʌskə
esker
ˈɛskə
husker
ˈhʌskə
lascar
ˈlæskə
Lasker
ˈlæskə
marasca
məˈræskə
masker
ˈmɑːskə
masquer
ˈmɑːskə
Musca
ˈmʌskə
Nebraska
nɪˈbræskə
Osca
ˈɒskə
oscar
ˈɒskə
tasker
ˈtɑːskə
Wesker
ˈwɛskə
whisker
ˈwɪskə
Ziska
ˈzɪskə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MADAGASCAR

Macumba
mad
mad as a hatter
mad as a meataxe
mad cow disease
mad money
madafu
Madag.
Madagascan
Madagascar aquamarine

WORDS THAT END LIKE MADAGASCAR

autocar
cable car
car
chauffeur-driven car
classic car
Democratic Republic of Madagascar
hire car
in-car
kit car
race car
rent-a-car
rental car
scar
sircar
sports car
stock-car
streetcar
supercar
trocar
vicar

Synonyms and antonyms of Madagascar in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Madagascar» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MADAGASCAR

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

Translator English - Chinese

马达加斯加岛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Madagascar
570 millions of speakers

English

Madagascar
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मेडागास्कर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مَدَغَشْقَر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Мадагаскар
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Madagascar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ম্যাডাগ্যাস্কার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Madagascar
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Madagascar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Madagaskar
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マダガスカル
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

마다가스카르
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Madagaskar
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nước Madagascar
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மடகாஸ்கர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मादागास्कर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Madagaskar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Madagascar
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Madagaskar
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Мадагаскар
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Madagascar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Μαδαγασκάρη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Madagaskar
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Madagaskar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Madagaskar
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Madagascar

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MADAGASCAR»

The term «Madagascar» is very widely used and occupies the 5.413 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MADAGASCAR» OVER TIME

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

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4 QUOTES WITH «MADAGASCAR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Madagascar.
1
Rosemary Mahoney
A majority of my blind students at the International Institute for Social Entrepreneurs in Trivandrum, India, a branch of Braille Without Borders, came from the developing world: Madagascar, Colombia, Tibet, Liberia, Ghana, Kenya, Nepal and India.
2
Mary McFadden
In my own creations, the earliest influence came from the ancient civilisations of Egypt, China, Africa and Persia. In fact, one of my earlier creations was a range of tunics, made from silk procured from the islands of Madagascar.
3
Lupita Nyong'o
Growing up, I had really bad skin. I had a skin disorder. Yes, I did. And my mother went to great lengths to try to find something to remedy it. I remember she took a trip to Madagascar and came back with all these alternative, medicinal herbs and stuff. They didn't smell so good, but I think they worked some magic.
4
Michael O'Donoghue
A Madagascar Hissing Roach chasing Jerry Lewis. That would be a really neat treat.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MADAGASCAR»

Discover the use of Madagascar in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Madagascar and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Madagascar
From the stunning Nosy Be archipelago to the enchanting coastal town of Fort Dauphin via the friendly capital Antananarivo, with unparalleled wildlife information and photography, Bradt's Madagascar leads the way.
Hilary Bradt, 2011
2
Madagascar
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Madagascar"--Provided by publisher.
Jay Heale, Zawiah Abdul Latif, 2008
3
Made in Madagascar: Sapphires, Ecotourism, and the Global Bazaar
Walsh explores the tensions and speculations that have come with the parallel emergence of these two trades with sensitivity and a critical eye, allowing for insights into globalization, inequality, and the appeal of the "natural.
Andrew Walsh, 2013
4
Madagascar: Or, Robert Drury's Journal, During Fifteen Years ...
Or, Robert Drury's Journal, During Fifteen Years Captivity on that Island Daniel Defoe. Condition of St. Augustine Bay render'd it very unlikely they should come to trade there ; I did not find, but I was by this Providence likely to get sooner to ...
Daniel Defoe, 1729
5
Madagascar & Comoros
Complemented by easy-to use, reliable maps, helpful recommendations, authoritative background information, and up-to-date coverage of things to see and do, these popular travel guides cover in detail countries, regions, and cities around ...
‎2008
6
Madagascar Wildlife
Featuring over 250 species - from lemurs to millipedes - this guide is ideal for natural history enthusiasts and travellers alike. Newly discovered species and recently protected habitats are all covered in this fully revised edition.
Nick Garbutt, Hilary Bradt, Derek Schuurman, 2008
7
Shipwrecks of Madagascar
"Shipwrecks of Madagascar recounts the stories of about a hundred notable shipwrecks off the coast of Madagascar from ancient to modern times and the fate and adventures of survivors.
Pierre Van Den Boogaerde, 2011
8
Mammals of Madagascar: A Complete Guide
Streamlined and completely updated, this book replaces Nick Garbutt’s classic earlier work, Mammals of Madagascar, and takes its place as the definitive guide to the mammals of the world’s fourth-largest island.
Nick Garbutt, 2007
9
Guide to the Birds of Madagascar
This book is a guide to the unusual bird life of Madagascar. 40 watercolour illustrations provide clear and easy identification of all the Malagasy birds.
Olivier Langrand, 1990
10
The Healing Trail: Essential Oils of Madagascar
This book explains why and tells us what makes these oils so potent and effective.
Georges M. Halpern, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MADAGASCAR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Madagascar is used in the context of the following news items.
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A Bike Tour Through in Madagascar - The New York Times
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours is starting a hike-and-bike trip to southern Madagascar that will take in the African island nation's geography, plants, ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
2
Madagascar Considers Inviting Foreign Airlines To Compete With …
A four week strike by Air Madagascar employees, over what they termed was mismanagement of the state-owned airline, has forced the Africa's ... «AFKInsider, Jul 15»
3
allAfrica.com: Ethiopia: Ambassador Mulugeta Presents Credentials …
Ambassador Mulugeta also held discussion with Foreign Affairs Minister of Madagascar on ways of strengthening diplomatic ties between the ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
4
Air Madagascar workers end crippling strike action
ANTANANARIVO, July 18 Air Madagascar workers ended a strike on Friday that has grounded most of the state-owned carrier's fleet for weeks, ... «Reuters, Jul 15»
5
Conservation win in Madagascar: 7 new reserves established
Good news on the environmental front in Madagascar has been rare and fleeting in recent years, but today the Indian Ocean island's Prime ... «Mongabay.com, Jul 15»
6
Rita Savage in hospital after being spiked by Madagascar cactus
The 79-year-old was spiked by this rare Madagascar palm while re-potting the cactus. Her fingers swelled up and she had to be rushed to ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
7
Public Release: 16-Jul-2015 Burrowers playing leapfrog? A new …
Found in Sorata, a massif in northern Madagascar, which is yet to be put under protection, the long-legged diamond frog is thought by its ... «EurekAlert, Jul 15»
8
Madagascar offering foreign airlines cabotage rights
Speaking to Reuters, Andriatiana said opening up Madagascar's local market to foreign carriers would held reduce the country's dependence ... «ch-aviation, Jul 15»
9
UN dismisses Captain Kidd 'treasure' find in Madagascar
Claims that a team of explorers discovered a famous 17th Century pirate shipwreck off the coast of Madagascar have been dismissed by UN ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
10
Madagascar wants more foreign firms to compete with state airline
ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) - Madagascar has held talks with foreign companies to introduce new air routes to the Indian Ocean island and is ... «Reuters Africa, Jul 15»

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