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In the western part of England lived a gentleman of large fortune, whose name was Merton.
Thomas Day

Meaning of "Merton" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MERTON

Merton  [ˈmɜːtən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MERTON

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Merton 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 MERTON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Merton in the English dictionary

The definition of Merton in the dictionary is a borough in SW Greater London. Pop: 191 400. Area: 38 sq km.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MERTON


Albertan
ælˈbɜːtən
barton
ˈbɑːtən
beaten
ˈbiːtən
burton
ˈbɜːtən
carton
ˈkɑːtən
certain
ˈsɜːtən
curtain
ˈkɜːtən
eaten
ˈiːtən
gluten
ˈɡluːtən
kindergarten
ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːtən
Luton
ˈluːtən
Morton
ˈmɔːtən
newton
ˈnjuːtən
Norton
ˈnɔːtən
Orton
ˈɔːtən
shorten
ˈʃɔːtən
Spartan
ˈspɑːtən
tartan
ˈtɑːtən
uncertain
ʌnˈsɜːtən
uncurtain
ʌnˈkɜːtən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MERTON

Merseburg
Mersey
Mersey beat
Merseyside
Mersin
mersion
Merthyr Tydfil
merveilleuse
merveilleux
merycism
mesa
Mesa Verde

WORDS THAT END LIKE MERTON

Atherton
Chadderton
Chatterton
Chesterton
Dumbarton
go for a burton
Gorton
Northallerton
parton
Pinkerton
Throckmorton
Warton
Wharton

Synonyms and antonyms of Merton in the English dictionary of synonyms

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默顿
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Merton
570 millions of speakers

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Merton
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मर्टन
380 millions of speakers
ar

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ميرتون
280 millions of speakers

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Мертон
278 millions of speakers

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Merton
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Merton আমাদের
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Merton
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Merton
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Merton
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マートン
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머튼
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Merton
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Merton
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மெர்ட்டான்
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मर्टन
75 millions of speakers

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Merton
70 millions of speakers

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Merton
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Merton
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Мертон
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Merton
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Merton
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Merton
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Merton
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Merton
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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MERTON»

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

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3 QUOTES WITH «MERTON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Merton.
1
Thomas Day
In the western part of England lived a gentleman of large fortune, whose name was Merton.
2
Lynne Truss
Old radio comedy makes me laugh, as well as 'I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue' and comedians like Paul Merton.
3
A. N. Wilson
On the rare occasions when I spend a night in Oxford, the keeping of the hours by the clock towers in New College, and Merton, and the great booming of Tom tolling 101 times at 9 pm at Christ Church are inextricably interwoven with memories and regrets and lost joys. The sound almost sends me mad, so intense are the feelings it evokes.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MERTON»

Discover the use of Merton in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Merton and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
No Man Is an Island
This volume is a stimulating series of spiritual reflections which will prove helpful for all struggling to find the meaning of human existence and to live the richest, fullest and noblest life. --Chicago Tribune
Thomas Merton, 2005
2
The Seven Storey Mountain
A celebration of Merton's spiritual autobiography is accompanied by an introduction from the editor and a note from Merton's biographer
Thomas Merton, 1999
3
Spiritual Direction and Meditation
This booklet contains revised and expanded versions of the material on spiritual direction and meditation which appeared, in installments, in the magazine 'Sponsa Regis'.
Thomas Merton, 1960
4
Social Theory and Social Structure
Examines the interactions between sociological theory and research in various approaches to the study of social structure, evaluating the limitations and functions of each
Robert King Merton, 1968
5
Focused Interview
This is a reissue of the book, with a new preface by Merton, a select bibliography of writings on the focused interview and focus group research, and a new introduction that traces the diffusion of Merton's technique from sociology to other ...
Robert K. Merton, 2008
6
Raids on the Unspeakable
Essays, meditations, parables, and verse offer insights into the absurdities and disorders of the modern world, the human crisis, and the benefits of Christian hope
Thomas Merton, 1966
7
Bread in the Wilderness
One of Father Thomas Merton's best books, movingly expounding on one of the most beautiful parts of the Bible, the Psalms, presented here as a facsimile reissue of the 1953 classic illustrated book, designed by Alvin Lustig.
Thomas Merton, 1953
8
The Asian Journal of Thomas Merton
"This is quintessential Merton." The Catholic Review."
‎1975
9
Zen and the Birds of Appetite
" This gets at the humor, paradox, and joy that one feels in Merton's discoveries of Zen during the last years of his life, a joy very much present in this collection of essays.
Thomas Merton, 2010
10
Robert K. Merton: Sociology of Science and Sociology as Science
Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.
Craig J. Calhoun, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MERTON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Merton is used in the context of the following news items.
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Whistleblower leaks audit exposing serious mismanagement and …
A leaked audit has exposed serious mismanagement at a Merton Council MOT garage which last year overspent its budget by more than half a ... «Wimbledon Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Joint police, sheriff operation nets $385000
Forty members of the Hobsons Bay highway patrol and Sheriff's Office began setting up on the corner of Hall Avenue and Merton Street about ... «Wyndham Star Weekly, Jul 15»
3
Humphry Davy and the “safety lamp controversy”
... and winter of 1815 appears to be an occurrence of “multiple independent discovery”, as commented on by Robert K. Merton, amongst others. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
4
London mayor election 2016: who will replace Boris Johnson?
Born in Wimbledon, Benita grew up in Merton and spent 15 years working in several government departments as a senior civil servant. «The Week UK, Jul 15»
5
Several candidates dumped from Albany County races
As noted earlier, incumbent Democrat Merton Simpson is alleging Coleman does not live at the Clinton Avenue address he claimed on his ... «Albany Times Union, Jul 15»
6
Catholic Schools and Gay Teachers: Can We Compromise Without …
Even if they're polyamorists who get themselves off with electric shocks (and refer to the practice, archly, as “Merton play”), teachers don't get to ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
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BOOKS: 'Seeking Surrender' — Story of friendship between …
... with a Trappist monk, Brother René, of the Abby at Gethsemani, the same monastery where the great Thomas Merton lived for so many years. «The Catholic Sun, Jul 15»
8
Minimum wage plan ignores economic common sense
The law of unintended consequences genuinely exists. It was defined, and explained, by Robert Merton. Merton was a founder of the modern ... «Medicine Hat News, Jul 15»
9
Richard Tracey To Step Down In 2016
Richard Tracey, London Assembly Member for Merton and Wandsworth, has announced to his constituency that he will not seek re-election in ... «PutneySW15.com, Jul 15»
10
Brave and selfless members of the community honoured at Merton
The heroes of Merton were recognised for their amazing achievements at the 2015 Merton Civic Awards last night run by the Wimbledon Guardian in ... «Wimbledon Guardian, Jul 15»

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