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Meaning of "Magellan" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MAGELLAN

Magellan  [məˈɡɛlən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MAGELLAN

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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Magellan 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 MAGELLAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Magellan

Magellan may refer to: ▪ Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer who led part of the first expedition around the world ▪ Magellan, a progressive rock band ▪ Magellan, a forerunner of the Excite web portal ▪ Lotus Magellan, a file manager software ▪ Magellan Aerospace, a Canadian aerospace manufacturer ▪ Magellan Fund, a mutual fund offered by Fidelity Investments ▪ Magellan Navigation Inc, a maker of GPS equipment ▪ Magellan Data and Mapping Strategies, a political polling firm that serves Republican Party candidates and organizations ▪ Magellan class battleship, a fictional class of battleship in the Gundam universe ▪ CMA CGM Magellan, a containership...

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MAGELLAN


Alan
ˈælən
Allen
ˈælən
Babylon
ˈbæbɪlən
belon
ˈbɛlən
colon
ˈkəʊlən
Dylan
ˈdɪlən
fallen
ˈfɔːlən
felon
ˈfɛlən
fluellen
flʊˈɛlən
gallon
ˈɡælən
matfelon
ˈmætˌfɛlən
McKellen
məˈkɛlən
melon
ˈmɛlən
muskmelon
ˈmʌskˌmɛlən
paddymelon
ˈpædɪˌmɛlən
pademelon
ˈpædɪˌmɛlən
stolen
ˈstəʊlən
Venezuelan
ˌvɛnɪˈzweɪlən
watermelon
ˈwɔːtəˌmɛlən
Westfalen
vɛstˈfaːlən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MAGELLAN

Magdalena
Magdalena Bay
Magdalene
Magdalenian
Magdeburg
Magdeburg laws
mage
Magellanic Cloud
Magen David
magenta
mageship
magged
maggie
magging
Maggiore
maggot
maggotoria
maggotorium
maggoty
Magherafelt

WORDS THAT END LIKE MAGELLAN

avellan
ballan
callan
castellan
Catullan
gollan
hallan
Lallan
Lucullan
Macmillan
McMillan
pollan
rubellan
Strait of Magellan

Synonyms and antonyms of Magellan in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Magellan» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MAGELLAN

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

Translator English - Chinese

麦哲伦
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Magellan
570 millions of speakers

English

Magellan
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मैगलन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ماجلان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Magellan
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Magellan
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ম্যাগেল্লান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Magellan
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Magellan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Magellan
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マゼラン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

마젤란
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Magellan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Magellan
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மெகல்லன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मॅगेलन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Macellan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Magellan
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Magellan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Magellan
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Magellan
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Magellan
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Magellan
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Magellan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Magellan
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Magellan

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MAGELLAN»

The term «Magellan» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.656 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MAGELLAN» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MAGELLAN»

Discover the use of Magellan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Magellan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Magellan
"In this stirring account of an epic voyage beset by shipwreck, desertions, scurvy, and hunger, (Magellan) emerges as an all-too-human hero who tested the limits of the possible."--"Publishers Weekly."
Tim Joyner, 1994
2
Over the Edge of the World
Now in Over the Edge of the World, prize-winning biographer and journalist Laurence Bergreen entwines a variety of candid, firsthand accounts, bringing to life this groundbreaking and majestic tale of discovery that changed both the way ...
Laurence Bergreen, 2009
3
Who Was Ferdinand Magellan?
When Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the Spice Islands by sailing west through or around the New World.
S. A. Kramer, 2004
4
Magellan: Ferdinand Magellan and the First Trip Around the World
Presents a brief description of the life and explorations of the man who organized the first circumnavigation of the world.
Michael Burgan, 2001
5
Ferdinand Magellan
Describes the life and travels of the Portuguese sea captain who commanded the first expedition that sailed around the world.
Claude Hurwicz, 2001
6
Magellan's Voyage: A Narrative Account of the First ...
Remarkable firsthand account by one of the few survivors of Magellan's epochal journey (1519–1522). Remarkably detailed record of new lands, flora and fauna, shipboard life, etc. Introduction. 28 halftones. Map.
Antonio Pigafetta, Raleigh Ashlin Skelton, 1994
7
I Sailed with Magellan
Throughout I Sailed With Magellan, fans of Dybek will find the captivating storytelling, the sharp, spare prose, the brilliant dramatization of resilient, inventive humanity that they have come to expect from him.
Stuart Dybek, 2004
8
Magellan: First to Circle the Globe
"Explores Ferdinand Magellan's life from his childhood to his travels to his death, his discoveries and accomplishments, and his impact on world history"--Provided by publisher.
David Aretha, 2009
9
Magellan and the First Voyage Around the World
Brings to life the journey of Ferdinand Magellan, who set sail on the high seas from Spain in 1519 on a voyage that would become the first circumnavigation of the world, forever changing human exploration, by detailing his navigation tools, ...
Nancy Smiler Levinson, 2001
10
The Magellan Fallacy: Globalization and the Emergence of ...
The first and only study to date of the Spanish-language literature of both Southeast Asia and West Africa
Adam Lifshey, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MAGELLAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Magellan is used in the context of the following news items.
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Magellan Petroleum Upgraded by Zacks to “Hold” (MPET)
Magellan Petroleum Co. logo Zacks upgraded shares of Magellan Petroleum (NASDAQ:MPET) from a sell rating to a hold rating in a report ... «Dakota Financial News, Jul 15»
2
Magellan Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGLN) Stock Rating Update
Magellan Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGLN) has been issued a 2.2 rating by the sell-side brokerage firms covering the stock. Basing the rating on a ... «Investor Newswire, Jul 15»
3
Ratings Watch - Magellan Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGLN)
Shares of Magellan Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGLN) have been given a consensus rating of 2.2 by brokerage analysts covering the stock. «Investor Newswire, Jul 15»
4
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR), Magellan
Magellan Midstream Partners LP (NYSE:MMP) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is 35.40% and weekly performance is ... «Stock Transcript, Jul 15»
5
Today's Pre-Market Ratings: Media General, Inc. (MEG), Magellan
Magellan Midstream Partners LP (MMP) of the Oil & Gas Pipelines sector closed out the day Monday at $70.53, a loss of -0.77% with a return ... «WallStreet Scope, Jul 15»
6
Magellan's Fort Smith Products Terminal to Reopen in Early August
July 20, 2015 [OPIS] - Magellan Midstream Partners is planning to reopen its Fort Smith, Ark., products terminal in early August, a company spokesman told OPIS ... «TankTerminals.com, Jul 15»
7
Company Shares of Magellan Midstream Partners L.P. Drops by …
Magellan Midstream Partners L.P. (NYSE:MMP) has lost 4.42% during the past week and dropped 7.58% in the last 4 weeks. The shares are ... «OTC Outlook, Jul 15»
8
Chilled champagne sailing as Magellan correctly navigates the …
On the water, Richard Grant's Knoop 39 Magellan looks every bit a comfortable cruising yacht, wide beamed with a large cockpit and long ... «My Sailing, Jul 15»
9
Magellan Midstream Partners LP (MMP) Hedge Funds Sentiment
Magellan Midstream Partners LP (MMP) hedge funds sentiment decreased to 1.04 in Q1 2015. Its down -0.02, from 1.06 in 2014Q4. «OctaFinance.com, Jul 15»
10
Magellan Combine First Two Albums For Double Feature
On Tuesday Magellan Combine First Two Albums For Double Feature was a top story. Here is the recap: (Prog) Magellan's first two albums have been ... «antiMUSIC.com, Jul 15»

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