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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PORT JACKSON

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Port Jackson is a noun.
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WHAT DOES PORT JACKSON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Port Jackson

Port Jackson

Port Jackson, containing Sydney Harbour, is the natural harbour of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The harbour is an inlet of the Tasman Sea. Widely considered to be one of the world's finest harbours, it is known for its beauty, and in particular, as the location of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge which connects central Sydney with the Northern Suburbs region extended metropolitan area. Its entrance is between North and South Heads, where naval and military stations are located. The location of the first European settlement in Australia, the harbour has continued to play a key role in the history and development of Sydney. The city itself lies on the southern shore. The Parramatta River forms the harbour's western arm. Many recreational events are based on or around the harbour itself particularly the Sydney New Year's Eve celebrations and the starting point of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

Definition of Port Jackson in the English dictionary

The definition of Port Jackson in the dictionary is an inlet of the Pacific on the coast of SE Australia, forming a fine natural harbour: site of the city of Sydney, spanned by Sydney Harbour Bridge.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PORT JACKSON

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Port Elizabeth
Port Harcourt
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Port Jackson willow
Port Louis
Port Lyautey
Port Moresby
Port Nicholson
port of call
port of entry
Port of Spain
Port Phillip
Port Phillip Bay

WORDS THAT END LIKE PORT JACKSON

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Synonyms and antonyms of Port Jackson in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Port Jackson» into 25 languages

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

Translator English - Chinese

杰克逊港
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Port Jackson
570 millions of speakers

English

Port Jackson
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पोर्ट जैक्सन
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

ميناء جاكسون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Порт Джексон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

port Jackson
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পোর্ট জ্যাকসন
260 millions of speakers

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Port Jackson
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Port Jackson
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Port Jackson
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ポート·ジャクソン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

포트 잭슨
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Port Jackson
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

cảng Jackson
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

போர்ட் ஜாக்சன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पोर्ट जॅक्सन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Port Jackson
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Port Jackson
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Port Jackson
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

порт Джексон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Port Jackson
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Port Jackson
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Port Jackson
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Port Jackson
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Port Jackson
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Port Jackson

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PORT JACKSON»

The term «Port Jackson» is quite widely used and occupies the 33.848 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PORT JACKSON» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PORT JACKSON»

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The history of New South Wales
After gazing at the ship for some time, one of them stood up and repeatedly called out Cooe, at which we were not a little surprised, it being the same word which the natives of Port Jackson make use of as a friendly invitation. Being answered ...
George Barrington, 1810
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Australia Pilot: East Coast of Australia from Port Jackson ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
United States Hydrographic Office, 2011
3
How to Draw Sharks
The Port Jackson shark is named after a small port in Australia where it was first discovered in the late 1700s. This odd-looking shark has sharp spines in front of its dorsal fins. Port Jackson sharks are small, about five feet (1 .5 m) long.
Justin Lee, 2002
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An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson ...
Excerpt: ...hove to at seven in the evening.
John Hunter, 2010
5
A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson ...
This edition is written in English. However, there is a running Japanese thesaurus at the bottom of each page for the more difficult English words highlighted in the text.
Inc Icon Group International, Watkin Tench, 2009
6
Richard Siddins of Port Jackson
From 1804 to 1822 Siddins helped reap the rich harvests of seals and sandalwood on behalf of the Sydney traders.
Lyndon Rose, 1984
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A Brief Account of the Colony of Port Jackson ... With an ...
This varied collection includes material that gives readers a 19th century view of the world.
George Bond, Samuel Clode, 2011
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Sydney's Aboriginal Past: Investigating the Archaeological ...
Thommarragal:This name is mentioned in a caption for a portrait of a man by the Port Jackson Painter.The man portrayed, Goorooda, was thought to be 'a chief among the Thommarragals'.59 No other information is given. As a result of ...
Val Attenbrow, 2010
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Australia in Maps: Great Maps in Australia's History from ...
Francis Fowkes' survey map of Sydney Cove, 1 789 George Raper's chart of Port Jackson, 1 791. William Bradley (c.1 757-1833) View of the Governor's House at Sydney in Port Jackson New South Wales Jan'y 1 791 watercolour; 21 .6 x 36.0 ...
National Library of Australia, 2007
10
The Port Jackson Paisans
Gritty, poignant and woefully funny, it's the enduring story of family and friendship and the ties that bind.
Bill Dantini, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PORT JACKSON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Port Jackson is used in the context of the following news items.
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We need to protect the fossil heritage on our doorstep
... include well-preserved shark-teeth from at least 20 different species including whalers, tiger sharks, hammerheads and Port Jackson sharks. «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
2
Let the private sector rein in spending on health and education
He spent more than 20 years in the private sector reforming large and small organisations at consultants McKinsey & Co and Port Jackson ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
3
Regulatory thicket exacts a high price
Project delays affect our position as a cost-effective, low-risk investment destination, with consultants Port Jackson Partners showing the typical ... «WA today, Jul 15»
4
Shark terror: Fatalities spiked in Sydney Harbour, on NSW beaches …
The first recorded shark fatality was in 1791 when an Aboriginal woman was “bitten in two” off Port Jackson. The risk of sharks avenging those ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Manly Sea Life Aquarium is delighted to announce the arrival of 20 …
The youngest pups, three Crested Horn sharks, hatched in the last few days, while about a dozen Port Jackson sharks and eight Fiddler rays (a ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Len Roberts updates on Marine Drive Tea Gardens, Bitou Bush and …
The group has involved Jenny Woodward, who is working with council to source the replacement trees – Port Jackson Figs. The group has ... «Myall Coast News, Jul 15»
7
Even without growth Australia's iron ore company taxes will soar
That forecast is part of a new report into the industry by independent consultancy firm Port Jackson Partners, commissioned by peak mining ... «The Australian Financial Review, Jul 15»
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Sharks as you won't see them on Shark Week: Intelligent and …
Guttridge, meanwhile, has carried out conditioning trials with Port Jackson sharks, training them to associate LED lights or streams of bubbles ... «Vox, Jul 15»
9
From Olympic bans to One Nation: Dawn Fraser no stranger to …
However, she lost the seat at the 1991 election, after Balmain and neighbouring McKell were combined as the new seat of Port Jackson, where ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
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This week marks the 100th anniversary of the formation of the …
The first lighthouse in Australia was the Macquarie Lighthouse at the entrance to Port Jackson (otherwise known as Sydney Harbour), first lit in ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»

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