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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MONS

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PRONUNCIATION OF MONS

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MONS

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Mons 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 MONS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Mons

Mons

Coordinates: 50°27′N 03°57′E / 50.450°N 3.950°E / 50.450; 3.950Coordinates: 50°27′N 03°57′E / 50.450°N 3.950°E / 50.450; 3.950 Country Belgium Community French Community Region Wallonia Province Hainaut Arrondissement Mons Government • Mayor Elio Di Rupo (PS) • Governing party/ies PS, MR Area • Total 146.56 km2 (56.59 sq mi) Population (1 January 2012) • Total 93,072 • Density 640/km2 (1,600/sq mi) Postal codes 7000-7034 Area codes 065 Website www.mons.be Mons (French pronunciation: ​; Flemish: Bergen (mountains); Picard: Mont) is a Belgian city and municipality, and the capital of the province of Hainaut. The Mons municipality includes the former communes of Cuesmes, Flénu, Ghlin, Hyon, Nimy, Obourg, Baudour (partly), Jemappes, Ciply, Harmignies, Harveng, Havré, Maisières, Mesvin, Nouvelles, Saint-Denis, Saint-Symphorien, Spiennes, Villers-Saint-Ghislain, Casteau (partly), Masnuy-Saint-Jean (partly), and Ville-sur-Haine (partly).

Definition of Mons in the English dictionary

The definition of Mons in the dictionary is a town in SW Belgium, capital of Hainaut province: scene of the first battle of the British Expeditionary Force during World War I. Pop: 91 185 Flemish name: Bergen.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MONS

Monroe
Monroe doctrine
Monrovia
mons pubis
Mons Serratus
mons veneris
Monseigneur
monsieur
Monsignor
Monsignori

WORDS THAT END LIKE MONS

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Synonyms and antonyms of Mons in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Mons» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MONS

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

Translator English - Chinese

蒙斯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Mons
570 millions of speakers

English

Mons
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मॉन्स
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

مونس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Монс
278 millions of speakers

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Mons
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Mons,
260 millions of speakers

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Mons
220 millions of speakers

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Mons
190 millions of speakers

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Mons
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

モンス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

몽스
85 millions of speakers

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Mons
85 millions of speakers
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Mons
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Translator English - Tamil

மோன்ஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उंचवटा
75 millions of speakers

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Mons
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Mons
65 millions of speakers

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Mons
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Translator English - Ukrainian

Монс
40 millions of speakers

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Mons
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Mons
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Bergen
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Mons
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Mons
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Trends of use of Mons

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MONS»

The term «Mons» is very widely used and occupies the 18.089 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MONS» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MONS»

Discover the use of Mons in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Mons and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Mons 1914: The BEF's Tactical Triumph
This book examines not just the battle of Mons itself but also the ensuing British retreat including the actions at Le Cateau and Villers-Cotter ts.
David Lomas, 2012
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The Advance from Mons 1914: The Experiences of a German ...
Part of the 'Helion Library of the Great War' series, this text is a personal memoir penned by a German infantry officer recalling his experiences during the initial days and weeks of the war in the West, July-September 1914.
Walter Bloem, 2004
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Mons: The Retreat to Victory
Twice, the Expeditionary Force has survived threat of complete destruction. But the differences between the Retreat to Dunkirk in 1940 and the first encounter with the enemy at Mons in 1914 are significant.
John Terraine, 2000
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Mons Graupius AD 83: Rome's Battle at the Edge of the World
Den anden romerske invasion af England år 43-84 under kejser Claudius stabiliserede det romerske herredømme i England under guvernøren Gnaeus Julius Agricolas ledelse.
Duncan Campbell, 2010
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Olympus Mons
" Former intel op and alpinist Jesperson, and his work-partner Barnes, are among the few hundred “Marsrats” (Mars-rationalized humans) dwelling within a pressurized, roofed enclave in the shadow of the immense Olympus Mons shield ...
William Walling, 2003
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The angel of Mons: phantom soldiers and ghostly guardians
Or were the stories the result of hallucinations experienced by battle-weary men, carefully planted propaganda or simply the misinterpretation of a short story in a London evening newspaper?
David Clarke, 2004
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Chronicle of Hainaut
First full English translation of the 12C Chronicle of Hainaut, offering fascinating insights into European history of the time.
Gislebertus (of Mons), 2005
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LIFE
March through France (continued) . After P3riS, France was rapidly overrun and the American First Army broke into Belgium taking Mons, where the German disaster described by Belden at right took place. Above, at Verdun, Americans find ...
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Hubbell's Legal Directory for Lawyers and Businessmen ...
Feb., 3d Mons. May and Nov., 2d Mon. Sept. 1st Mous. Jan., May, and Oct. i[4th Mon. Oct. and 1st Mon. March, i 1st Mons. Feb., June, and Nov. 1st Mons. March, Oct., and Dec. J 2d Mons. Oct., Jan., March, and June jlst Mons. May, Oct., and ...
J. H. Hubbell, 1917
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Midwinter Blood: A Thriller
A first installment in a planned four-part series by the award-winning author of Pesetas introduces Malin Fors, a single mom and talented, intuitive police superintendent whose job in a small, isolated town puts her life in constant peril.
Mons Kallentoft, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MONS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Mons is used in the context of the following news items.
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Kate Middleton's Second Year As A Mom; Her Best Photos With …
Kate shows off her growing baby bump while attending the St Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks on March 17 in Aldershot, England. «International Business Times, Jul 15»
2
US Targets Venezuela Using Border Dispute as Pretext
He received his military training at the Mons Officer Cadet School and the School of Infantry in the United Kingdom, the Jungle Warfare ... «Venezuelanalysis.com, Jul 15»
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Belgian strives to realize Congo wildlife dream
In Bermuda shorts and walking boots, Boulanger spices his tales with humour, recalling how as a boy in the Belgian city of Mons he was ... «Saudi Gazette, Jul 15»
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Dof books Brazilian double
Mons Aase, chief executive of Dof, says he is very happy the company has secured long-term work in a challenging market. While individual ... «TradeWinds, Jul 15»
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83-year-old Belgian man strives to realize his Congo wildlife dream
In Bermuda shorts and walking boots, Boulanger spices his tales with humor, recalling how as a boy in the Belgian city of Mons he was ... «China Post, Jul 15»
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Hortica celebrates 25th anniversary
In 2009, eldest son Mons joined the company, followed by second son Menno in 2012. Menno, Mons and Ben Messaoud. Supplying to industry. «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
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In Pictures: exhibition reveals real life war stories
The country house opened its doors just two weeks after the Battle of Mons, the first major engagement of the war involving British troops on ... «Biggleswade Today, Jul 15»
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Around a thousand young scientists present their work at Tour & Taxis
The young scientists will visit the Natural Science Museum in Brussels on Wednesday. They will also visit the culture capital Mons on Friday. «The Brussels Times, Jul 15»
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A photographer took these utterly surreal photos of himself in places …
The most massive volcano on Earth, Mauna Loa in Hawaii, is about 100 times smaller than the largest one on Mars: Olympus Mons. To be fair ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»
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The town that drove Van Gogh to art
A giant maze of 7,500 sunflowers by French artist Fanny Bouyagui will be dispersed among those living in Mons. Photograph: Virginie ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»

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