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There was no pomp and ceremony in connection with the birth of Jesus - rather the opposite: it took place in simplicity and in poverty.
Keith O'Brien

Meaning of "pomp" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD POMP

From Old French pompe, from Latin pompa procession, from Greek pompē; related to Greek pompein to send.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF POMP

pomp  [pɒmp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POMP

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pomp 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 POMP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pomp

Pomp or pomps may refer to: ▪ Pompḗ, usually translated as pomp or procession, the name of the first part of several Ancient Greek festivals, such as Dionysia and Lenaia ▪ Pomp rock, alternative term for a rock music era also known as arena rock ▪ Slang for pompadour, a style of haircut ▪ Pomps, alternative name for Ghillies, a special type of shoe People with the surname Pomp: ▪ Numa Pompilius, also called Numa Pomp., was the legendary second king of Rome, succeeding Romulus ▪ Dirck Gerritsz Pomp, Dutch sailor of the 16th-17th century Fictional characters with the surname Pomp: ▪ Jubal Pomp, comics character from The Walt Disney Company Other: ▪ Pomp, mobile smartphone brand...

Definition of pomp in the English dictionary

The first definition of pomp in the dictionary is stately or magnificent display; ceremonial splendour. Other definition of pomp is vain display, esp of dignity or importance. Pomp is also a procession or pageant.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POMP


chomp
tʃɒmp
clomp
klɒmp
comp
kɒmp
psychopomp
ˈsaɪkəʊˌpɒmp
romp
rɒmp
stomp
stɒmp
swamp
swɒmp
trompe
trɒmp
whomp
wɒmp
yomp
jɒmp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POMP

pomosexual
pompadour
pompano
Pompeii
Pompeiian
pompelmoose
pompelmous
pompelmouse
Pompey
pompholygous
pompholyx
Pompidou
pompier
pompilid
pompion
pompom
pompon
pompon dahlia
pompon rose
pomposities

WORDS THAT END LIKE POMP

amp
bump
camp
champ
clamp
dump
hump
imp
jump
lamp
mp
on the jump
on the stump
preamp
pump
ramp
stamp
temp
the high jump
Tromp

Synonyms and antonyms of pomp in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «POMP»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «pomp» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of pomp

Translation of «pomp» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POMP

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

Translator English - Chinese

排场
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pompa
570 millions of speakers

English

pomp
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

धूमधाम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أبهة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

помпы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pompa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ধুমধাম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pompe
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kemegahan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pomp
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

華やかさ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

화려
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pomp
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vẻ rực rở
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆடம்பரமாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

धूमकेतू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tantana
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pompa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przepych
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

помпи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pompă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μεγαλοπρέπεια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

prag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ståt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pomp
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pomp

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POMP»

The term «pomp» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.362 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POMP» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «pomp» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «pomp» 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 pomp

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5 QUOTES WITH «POMP»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word pomp.
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Hamish Bowles
What an electric thrill it sends up and down the spine, how it sets the heart racing: A Royal Romance! A Royal Wedding! The pomp and the pageantry!
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Ani DiFranco
Pop stardom is not very compelling. I'm much more interested in a relationship between performer and audience that is of equals. I came up through folk music, and there's no pomp and circumstance to the performance. There's no, like, 'I'll be the rock star, you be the adulating fan.'
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Patsy Kensit
I'm Catholic and Mum taught me the comfort that you can get from going to church. But I'm an a la carte Catholic. I love all the pomp and ceremony of it.
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Keith O'Brien
There was no pomp and ceremony in connection with the birth of Jesus - rather the opposite: it took place in simplicity and in poverty.
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Bitsie Tulloch
I think Latin American cultures are really rich and fascinating. I like the pomp and circumstance of some of their rituals and ceremonies.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POMP»

Discover the use of pomp in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pomp and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Pomp and Politics of Patriotism: Imperial Celebrations ...
This book examines the promotion and reception of the image of Franz Joseph (Habsburg emperor from 1848 to 1916) as a symbol of common identity in the Austrian half of the Habsburg Monarchy (Cisleithania).
Daniel L. Unowsky, 2005
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After Pomp and Circumstance: High School Reunion as an ...
Examines high school reunions as an opportunity to evaluate one's path in life and find a sense of continuity between one's past and present life
Vered Vinitzky-Seroussi, 1998
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Pomp And Sustenance: Twenty Five Centuries Of Sicilian Food
A marvelous tour through one of Italy's most loved regions, this guide is filled with wonderful gastronomic history and over 100 spectacular, authentic recipes.
Mary Taylor Simeti, 1998
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Enigma variations ; and, Pomp and circumstance marches
Authoritative British editions of the 14 Variations, rich with melody and vibrant rhythms, and four of the five stirring "Pomp and Circumstance" Marches — all filled with distinctively British grandeur.
‎1899
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Pop-in Jay Pomp
Information for parents. The book contains 31 chapters (the maximum amount of days in a month). The story starts on a Monday morning and ends on a Friday. Comport, the fictionalized town is very quiet on Monday and extremely busy on Friday.
Karin Steyn, 2009
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Pomp: The Long, Adventurous Life of Sacagawea's Son
Whatever happened to Sacagawea's son?
Frederick Taylor, 2004
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Sacagawea's Child: The Life and Times of Jean-Baptiste ...
With Lewis and Clark from the moment of his birth, little "Pomp", whose real name was Jean-Baptiste Charbonneau, journeyed from North Dakota to the Pacific and back in the arms of his mother, Sacagawea.
Susan M. Colby, 2009
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Pomp & circumstance: ceremonial speaking
A text for public speaking course, including 50 transcripts of commencement addresses, eulogies and commemorative speaking.
Paula Wilson Youra, Heidi Koring, 2002
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Pomp and power: French drawings from Versailles
The catalogue has been prepared to accompany their exhibition at the Wallace Collection in autumn 2006. This is the only venue, and the drawings have never been discussed as a group.
Xavier Salmon, Wallace Collection (London, England), 2006
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The Greatest Measure: The Incredible, Eternal Quality of Hope
In his book, The Greatest Measure: The Incredible Eternal Quality of Hope, Tim Pomp offers the reader a new vision and a change in direction by providing the element missing in so many believers today.
Tim Pomp, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POMP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pomp is used in the context of the following news items.
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UoM starts centenary with pomp and show
MYSURU: President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday stressed the need for quality research to address the socio-economic crisis in India and felt ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
2
Pomp and Pageantry welcomes GhanaFest 2015
Pomp and Pageantry welcomes GhanaFest 2015 ... amidst the pomp and pageantry by the traditional leadership of the various associations. «Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Jul 15»
3
All pomp and no show: CAG pulls up CREDA for no fizz in its MoUs
RAIPUR: Blowing the lid off Chhattisgarh government's tall claims of attracting huge investments during its much hyped Credible Chhattisgarh ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
4
Marco Dawson's Senior Open win 'like a fairy tale', says Tony Jacklin
“It's not the golf equipment that's making the difference, it's the golf ball moving literally 40 or 50 yards further than it did when I was in my pomp. «SkySports, Jul 15»
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Hungarian GP paper review: 'Hamilton drove like he'd had eight pints'
... that: 'The German was supreme again yesterday, reminiscent of his hero Michael Schumacher behind the wheel of a Ferrari in his pomp. «SkySports, Jul 15»
6
Can the Weeknd Turn Himself Into the Biggest Pop Star in the World?
... ''1989,'' Taylor Swift's pop coming-out party from last year, which also pulses with 1980s pomp, and which Martin had a heavy hand in, too. «New York Times, Jul 15»
7
Whole Foods to sell its own beer in Texas
Both events will be surrounded by pomp. Whole Foods first announced that it was getting into the brewing business in 2014 when it posted a ... «Austin Business Journal, Jul 15»
8
Wedding season starts with all pomp, glamour after Eid
Islamabad - Soon after the Eid festivity, the wedding season has started with all its pomp and glamour as the beauty saloons, caterers, marriage ... «The Nation, Jul 15»
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Polaris 2015: Colour, music and pomp galore as BMM students …
“Yemen wants peace”. If you were walking or driving past Marine Drive earlier this week and happened to hear this chant, don't be worried. «India.com, Jul 15»
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Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated with pomp and gaiety
Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, celebrated with pomp and gaeity across the country today. Ramzan ... «News Nation, Jul 15»

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