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Meaning of "Ostia" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OSTIA

Ostia  [ˈɒstɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OSTIA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ostia 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 OSTIA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ostia

Ostia may refer to: ▪ Ostia, a municipio of Rome on the Tyrrhenian Sea coast ▪ Ostia Antica, a township and port of ancient Rome ▪ Ostia Antica, a district of the commune of Rome ▪ Bishop of Ostia ▪ A song by Sepultura from their Dante XXI album ▪ A song by Coil from their Horse Rotorvator album ▪ A fictional region of the country Lycia in Fire Emblem ▪ A fictional city in the Magic World in Negima ▪ The plural form of ostium, a pore present in sponges...

Definition of Ostia in the English dictionary

The definition of Ostia in the dictionary is an ancient town in W central Italy, originally at the mouth of the Tiber but now about 6 km inland: served as the port of ancient Rome; harbours built by Claudius and Trajan; ruins excavated since 1854.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OSTIA


Adrastea
əˈdræstɪə
austere
ɒˈstɪə
decastere
ˈdɛkəˌstɪə
decistere
ˈdɛsɪˌstɪə
dustier
ˈdʌstɪə
endostea
enˈdɒstɪə
feistier
ˈfaɪstɪə
gynaecomastia
ˌɡaɪnɪkəʊˈmæstɪə
gynecomastia
ˌɡaɪnɪkəʊˈmæstɪə
Hestia
ˈhɛstɪə
izvestia
ɪzˈvestɪə
mustier
ˈmʌstɪə
oversteer
ˌəʊvəˈstɪə
pastier
ˈpeɪstɪə
periostea
ˌperɪˈɒstɪə
Philistia
fɪˈlɪstɪə
steer
stɪə
stere
stɪə
testier
ˈtestɪə
understeer
ˈʌndəˌstɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OSTIA

Ostmark
ostomate
ostomy
ostosis
Ostpreussen

WORDS THAT END LIKE OSTIA

Bastia
Boeotia
Buryatia
consortia
Constantia
Croatia
Dalmatia
dementia
Helvetia
inertia
militia
Nova Scotia
Ossetia
periodontia
Placentia
poinsettia
polymastia
scotia
Valentia
Venetia

Synonyms and antonyms of Ostia in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Ostia» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OSTIA

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

Translator English - Chinese

奥斯蒂亚
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Ostia
570 millions of speakers

English

Ostia
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Ostia
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أوستيا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Остия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Ostia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দরজা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Ostia
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ostia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ostia
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オスティア
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

오스티
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ostia
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Ostia
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இதயத்துளைகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ओस्तिया
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ostia
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Ostia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Ostia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Остія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Ostia
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Ostia
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Ostia
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Ostia
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Ostia
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Ostia

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OSTIA»

The term «Ostia» is very widely used and occupies the 17.874 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OSTIA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Ostia» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Ostia» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OSTIA»

Discover the use of Ostia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Ostia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Ostia: Aspects of Roman City Life
Gustav Hermansen provides a basis for constructive debate on the social and economic life of the Roman city of Ostia.
Gustav Hermansen, 1981
2
Daily Life in the Roman City: Rome, Pompeii and Ostia
Discusses daily life in ancient Rome, examining such topics as housing, clothing, food, childbearing, the economy, leisure times, and religion.
Gregory S. Aldrete, 2004
3
The Thieves of Ostia
The first in Caroline Lawrence's internationally bestselling Roman Mysteries series, re-issued with a fantastic new cover look.
Caroline Lawrence, 2010
4
From Ostia to Alexandria with Flavia Gemina
This book gathers together anecdotes, factual information and advice for children and their families looking to explore exotic locations, as well as offering compelling background to the real world behind the bestselling Roman Mysteries ...
Caroline Lawrence, 2010
5
Christian Burial Practices at Ostia Antica: Backgrounds and ...
This study investigates the archaeological and social contexts of early Christian burial practices at Ostia Antica, Rome's port city, through a case study of the cemeterial basilica at Pianabella.
Milton Luiz Torres, 2007
6
Rome, Ostia, Pompeii: Movement and Space.
This volume provides detailed case studies from the three best-known cities from Roman Italy, revealing how movement contributes to our understanding of the ways different elements of society interacted in space, and how the movement of ...
Ray Laurence, David J. Newsome, 2011
7
Mosaics of the Greek and Roman World
60 figure 59 Ostia m.9.22, Insula of the Muses, plan. Soprintendenza Archeologica di Ostia, Archivio Fotografico b 1638. 61 figure 60 Ostia 11. 8. 5, House of Apuleius, geometric pavement. Soprintendenza Archeologica di Ostia, Archivio ...
Katherine M. D. Dunbabin, 1999
8
Ostia in Late Antiquity
workers had likely developed the skills needed to allow them to collaborate with local sculptural workshops, designing and executing imperial portraits of luminaries like Constantine's father, Constantius Chlorus.43 At Ostia, for example , the ...
Douglas Boin, 2013
9
'Roman Ostia' revisited: archaeological and historical ...
Dedicated to Russell Meiggs, this volume offers some significant reassessments of views on Rome's major port, based on recent excavation and research.
Russell Meiggs, Anna Gallina Zevi, Amanda Claridge, 1996
10
Roman Granaries and Store Buildings
FIGURES The Figures are based on illustrations appearing in the works cited 1 Ostia, plan (distribution of horrea). page 16 (R. Meiggs, Roman Ostia, Oxford, i960) 2 Ostia, Piccolo Mercato, plan. 18 (Scavi di Ostia 1, Rome, 1953) 3 Ostia, ...
Geoffrey Rickman, 1971

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OSTIA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Ostia is used in the context of the following news items.
1
VIDEO: Dolphin refuses to abandon dead calf
In the clip, which was filmed two miles off the coast of Ostia by researchers for the dolphin charity Oceanomare Delphis, a dolphin is seen ... «The Local.it, Jul 15»
2
Journey to Britannia
... all roads lead, in Rome, and asks us to imagine with her the journey to the Britain of Julius Severus, as he sets sail from Rome's port of Ostia. «Country Life, Jul 15»
3
7 killed, 23 injured in lightning in Odisha
In other incidents, three persons were injured in lightning at Ostia, Alava and Belatala villages in Kendrapara district, he added. In Bhadrak ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
4
Italian money laundering reports hit an all-time high
An unidentified person, center, is one of the 51 people arrested for organized crime in Ostia, Rome. Photograph by Andreas Solaro ... «Fortune, Jul 15»
5
Abia Warriors' Impressive Form Continues With Win Over FC Taraba
Ostia Egbo 3. Valentine Nwabili 14. Ogbonnaya Okemmiri 16. Austin Obaroakpo 26. Uchenna Keke 34. Anthony Okemiri 20. Binaebi Johnson ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
6
Satanic symbols carved into ruins at Ostia Antica
Archaeologists working at the Roman ruins of Ostia Antica, near Rome, made an unpleasant and shocking discovery when they re-opened a ... «The Local.it, Jul 15»
7
Ruins of luxurious imperial Roman villa to share its majesty once …
Giannutri was the first island after Ostia, the port of Rome, thus relatively easy to reach. The villa was likely used by the emperors Domitian, ... «Ancient Origins, Jul 15»
8
St. Peter Damian (1049): what Church MUST do in response to …
St. Peter Damien (1007-1072) Abbot of the Fonte Avellana Monastery and subsequently Cardinal/Bishop of Ostia, was one of the most ... «Lifesite, Jul 15»
9
SinuSys™ Corp. Receives CE Mark for Vent-Os® Sinus Dilation …
In a prospective, multi-center clinical study, the Vent-Os Sinus Dilation System demonstrated the ability to maintain patent maxillary sinus ostia ... «Business Wire, Jun 15»
10
Ferrari Cavalcade 2015 - The Highlights
... magnificent blue sky with just the right amount of sun. The convoy visited military airport of Pratica di Mare and the ancient harbor city of Ostia ... «Motorward, Jun 15»

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