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Napoleon had been fighting this army of slaves and free people in Haiti and it depleted his forces. And after the Revolution, when the French were driven out, they stopped and sold this big chunk of North America to the Americans for very little money.
Edwidge Danticat

Meaning of "napoleon" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD NAPOLEON

From French napoléon, after Napoleon I.
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PRONUNCIATION OF NAPOLEON

napoleon  [nəˈpəʊlɪən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NAPOLEON

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Napoleon 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 NAPOLEON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

napoleon

Napoleon

Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the latter stages of the French Revolution and its associated wars in Europe. As Napoleon I, he was Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1814 and again in 1815. He implemented a wide array of liberal reforms across Europe, including the abolition of feudalism and the spread of religious toleration. His legal code in France, the Napoleonic Code, influenced numerous civil law jurisdictions worldwide. Napoleon is remembered for his role in leading France against a series of coalitions in the Napoleonic Wars. He won the majority of his battles and seized control of most of continental Europe in a quest for personal power and to spread the ideals of the French Revolution. Widely regarded as one of the greatest commanders in history, his campaigns are studied at military academies worldwide. He remains one of the most studied political and military leaders in all of history. Napoleon was born in Corsica in a family of noble Italian ancestry that had settled in Corsica in the 16th century. He spoke French with a heavy Corsican accent.

Definition of napoleon in the English dictionary

The definition of napoleon in the dictionary is a former French gold coin worth 20 francs bearing a portrait of either Napoleon I or Napoleon III.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NAPOLEON


aeolian
iːˈəʊlɪən
Anatolian
ˌænəˈtəʊlɪən
Australian
ɒˈstreɪlɪən
Boolean
ˈbuːlɪən
capitolian
ˌkæpɪˈtəʊlɪən
chameleon
kəˈmiːlɪən
Chilean
ˈtʃɪlɪən
creolian
kriːˈəʊlɪən
Eolian
iːˈəʊlɪən
ganglion
ˈɡæŋɡlɪən
hypoaeolian
ˌhaɪpəʊiːˈəʊlɪən
mammalian
mæˈmeɪlɪən
Maximilian
ˌmæksɪˈmɪlɪən
mongolian
mɒŋˈɡəʊlɪən
Orwellian
ɔːˈwɛlɪən
Sicilian
sɪˈsɪlɪən
simoleon
sɪˈməʊlɪən
skolion
ˈskəʊlɪən
Strombolian
strɒmˈbəʊlɪən
Wesleyan
ˈwɛzlɪən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NAPOLEON

napiform
napkin
napkin rash
napkin ring
Naples
Naples yellow
napless
Napoleon I
Napoleon II
Napoleon III
Napoleonic
Napoleonic Code
Napoleonic Wars
napoleonite
Napoli
napoo
nappa

WORDS THAT END LIKE NAPOLEON

American chameleon
antinucleon
Caerleon
Chamaeleon
Cleon
galleon
internucleon
Louis Napoleon
nucleon
pantaleon
pleon

Synonyms and antonyms of napoleon in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «napoleon» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NAPOLEON

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

Translator English - Chinese

拿破仑
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

napoleon
570 millions of speakers

English

napoleon
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नेपोलियन
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

نابليون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

наполеон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Napoleão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

একপ্রকার তাসখেলা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

napoléon
220 millions of speakers

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Napoleon
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Napoleon
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ナポレオン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

나폴레옹
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Napoleon
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

đồng tiền có hình Na phá luân
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நெப்போலியன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नेपोलियन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Napolyon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Napoleone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Napoleon
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

наполеон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

napoleon
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Ναπολέων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Napoleon
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

napoleon
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

napoleon
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NAPOLEON»

The term «napoleon» is very widely used and occupies the 16.513 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NAPOLEON» OVER TIME

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

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2 QUOTES WITH «NAPOLEON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word napoleon.
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Edwidge Danticat
Napoleon had been fighting this army of slaves and free people in Haiti and it depleted his forces. And after the Revolution, when the French were driven out, they stopped and sold this big chunk of North America to the Americans for very little money.
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Lady Gregory
Napoleon the Third was not much. He died in England, and was buried in a country church-yard much the same as Kiltartan. But napoleon the First was a great man; it was given out of him there never would be so great a man again.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NAPOLEON»

Discover the use of napoleon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to napoleon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Napoleon
"Vincent Cronin superbly realises his objective in this, probably the finest of all modern biographies of Napoleon. It is generally regarded as this author's masterpiece"--Back cover.
Vincent Cronin, 2009
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Napoleon: A Biography
Draws on current research to profile Napoleon as a military leader, lover, and emperor, tracing his career from his Corsican roots through the years of the French Revolution and battle triumphs, and chronicling his coronation and eventual ...
Frank McLynn, 2011
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Napoleon
Few individuals have left such a mark on history. Georges Lefebvre's classic work, published here in one paperback volume in English for the first time, is a definitive portrait of the Napoleonic era.
Georges Lefebvre, 2011
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Napoleon: A Political Life
The book also offers an explanation of Napoleon's role as father of the "modern" in politics. What finally emerges from these pages is a vivid and sympathetic portrait that combines youthful enthusiasm and mature scholarly reflection.
Steven Englund, 2010
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Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success
Originally written in 1938 but never published due to its controversial nature, an insightful guide reveals the seven principles of good that will allow anyone to triumph over the obstacles that must be faced in reaching personal goals.
Napoleon Hill, Sharon L. Lechter, 2011
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Napoleon
Napoleon: From a hero to a zero Illuminates Napoleon's personality and policies. Traces Napoleon's imperial ambitions. Distinguishes the real legacy of the Empire from legend. Napoleon completely dominated his age.
Geoffrey James Ellis, 1997
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Napoleon
His ambition was power, his dream, a vast empire and his passion, wars and victories. Here is a story of the great French Revolution from which this brilliant commander emerged and of intrigues that surrounded him which led to his downfall.
Emil Ludwig, 2006
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Napoleon's Lucky Dream Book: A Book of Fate
Queries About Fortunate DaysFair Venus Friday does approve, And on that day prosper love. This "Book of Fate" is said to be a perfect facsimile of the one used by Napoleon, and was supposedly consulted by him on every important occasion.
Cosimo, Incorporated, unknown, 2006
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Napoleon: The Last Phase
This curious volume of 19th-century history will intrigue students of Napoleon and of historical commentary alike.
Lord Rosebery, 2008
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Napoleon: A Biographical Companion
Describes the life, achievements, rise to power, and influences of the military leader who crowned himself Emperor of the French and established dominance over Europe.
David Nicholls, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NAPOLEON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term napoleon is used in the context of the following news items.
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Best summer reads digested: The Girl on the Train, Napoleon, Go …
The summer reading lists are out and the great and the good have had their say. But who could possibly fit all these books in their luggage? «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Legion baseball: Findlay tops Napoleon, gets another shot at Toledo
Napoleon has won 12 District 1 championships and six state Legion titles over the last 16 seasons. And when Zach Leatherman launched a ... «The Courier, Jul 15»
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Head's up!: Sal Impastato's portrait joins his family's collection at …
Sal Impastato, back when he ran the Napoleon House, didn't want his ... Last April, the Impastato family sold the Napoleon House to Ralph ... «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
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Napoleon site is a reminder of history – not a memorial
It is now widely known there is to be a site at the side of the approach road to Plymouth Hoe to mark the presence of the French Emperor ... «Plymouth Herald, Jul 15»
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NYMF 2015: Napoleon and Pope! An Epic Musical
Napoleon tells the well-known story of the man who conquered Europe only to lose it all following a humiliating retreat from Russia (never get ... «TheaterMania.com, Jul 15»
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Napoleon launch barbecue grills
Napoleon Grills is launching two new gas BBQ models for 2016 where user friendliness is the watchword. The new P500 and PRO500 models ... «Horticulture Week, Jul 15»
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Army regiment to unite to restore grave of comrade who fought …
Army regiment to unite to restore grave of comrade who fought Napoleon 200 years ago. The Queen's Own Hussars. Your Local Guardian: Photograph of the ... «Your Local Guardian, Jul 15»
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'A threat greater than Napoleon or the Armada'
'A threat greater than Napoleon or the Armada' ... game of bowls, or when Nelson stood between us and Napoleon's Grand Army at Boulogne. «Daily Echo, Jul 15»
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Tracking Napoleon's rise and fall in Paris
Working on my TV shows and guidebooks in Europe, I try to get the straight story on history, but it can be tricky. I keep remembering Napoleon's ... «NewsOK.com, Jul 15»
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James Marston: Abba, hen nights, Napoleon and tapas - just …
“My my at Waterloo Napoleon did surrender,” as Abba famously said though I'm not so sure they had the strongest command of the English ... «Ipswich Star, Jul 15»

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