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I've commissioned an adaptation of 'The Jungle', by Upton Sinclair, a story of a young immigrant from Lithuania to the meat-packing industry of Chicago in 1904, and the rise of the unions in America.
David Schwimmer

Meaning of "Sinclair" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SINCLAIR

Sinclair  [sɪŋˈklɛə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SINCLAIR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sinclair 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 SINCLAIR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Sinclair in the English dictionary

The definition of Sinclair in the dictionary is Sir Clive. born 1940, English electronics engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur, who produced such electronic goods as pocket calculators and some of the first home computers; however, the Sinclair C5, a small light electric vehicle for one person, proved a commercial failure. Other definition of Sinclair is Upton. 1878–1968, US novelist, whose The Jungle exposed the working and sanitary conditions of the Chicago meat-packing industry and prompted the passage of food inspection laws.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SINCLAIR


aglare
əˈɡlɛə
antiglare
ˌæntɪˈɡlɛə
Blair
blɛə
blare
blɛə
capillaire
ˌkæpɪˈlɛə
chantecler
ˌtʃæntɪˈklɛə
Clare
klɛə
declare
dɪˈklɛə
flair
flɛə
flare
flɛə
glair
ɡlɛə
glare
ɡlɛə
lair
lɛə
nonglare
ˌnɒnˈɡlɛə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SINCLAIR

Sinaloa
sinanthropus
sinapism
sinarchism
sinarchist
Sinarquism
Sinarquist
Sinatra
Sinbad
Sinbad the Sailor
since
sincere
sincerely
sincereness
sincerity
sincipita
sincipital
sinciput
Sind
Sindhi

WORDS THAT END LIKE SINCLAIR

a breath of fresh air
affair
air
chair
chocolate eclair
Clair
en clair
fair
hair
hot air
in the air
Lake Saint Clair
pair
Port Blair
repair
Saint Clair
sair
the electric chair
up in the air
wheelchair

Synonyms and antonyms of Sinclair in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Sinclair» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SINCLAIR

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

Translator English - Chinese

辛克莱
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Sinclair
570 millions of speakers

English

Sinclair
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सिंक्लेयर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سنكلير
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Синклер
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Sinclair
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সিনক্লেয়ার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Sinclair
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sinclair
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sinclair
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シンクレア
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

싱클레어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sinclair
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Sinclair
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சின்க்ளேர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सिंक्लेअर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sinclair
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Sinclair
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Sinclair
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Сінклер
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Sinclair
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Sinclair
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Sinclair
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Sinclair
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Sinclair
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Sinclair

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SINCLAIR»

The term «Sinclair» is very widely used and occupies the 16.196 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SINCLAIR» OVER TIME

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

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QUOTES WITH «SINCLAIR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Sinclair.
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David Schwimmer
I've commissioned an adaptation of 'The Jungle', by Upton Sinclair, a story of a young immigrant from Lithuania to the meat-packing industry of Chicago in 1904, and the rise of the unions in America.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SINCLAIR»

Discover the use of Sinclair in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Sinclair and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Jungle
Upton Sinclair's The Jungle is a novel portraying the corruption of the American meat industry in the early part of the twentieth century.
Upton Sinclair, 2009
2
Uncanny Stories
In her Uncanny Stories (1923), Sinclair combines the traditional ghost story with the discoveries of Freud and Einstein. The stories shock, enthral, delight and unsettle.
May Sinclair, 2006
3
Lud Heat: A Book of the Dead Hamlets
This was the work that set the 'psychogeographical' tone for much of Sinclair's mature work, as well as inspiring novels like Hawksmoor and Gloriana from his peers Peter Ackroyd and Michael Moorcock, and Alan Moore's From Hell.
Iain Sinclair, 2012
4
Volatility Trading
It has been updated to cover innovations in markets as well as additional material on behavioral finance and capturing risk premium Everyone who trades options should read this book." —AARON BROWN, Risk Manager, AQR Capital Management, ...
Euan Sinclair, 2013
5
I, Candidate for Governor: And How I Got Licked
The result was a resounding defeat in November. "I, Candidate" tells the story of Sinclair's campaign while also capturing the turbulent political mood of the 1930s.
Upton Sinclair, 1994
6
Text and Technology: In Honour of John Sinclair
An extensive index further enhances the value of this collection as a reference point for many of the issues that currently lie at the heart of modern linguistics enquiry
Mona Baker, Gill Francis, Elena Tognini-Bonelli, 1993
7
Democracy and Participation in Athens
This book is concerned with the public aspects of the life of Athenian citizens in the period from c. 450 to 322 BC. Its central purpose is a critical assessment of the character and extent of citizens' participation in the running of the ...
R. K. Sinclair, 1991
8
Option Trading: Pricing and Volatility Strategies and Techniques
This book will show you how to make the most of these profitable products, no matter what the market does.
Euan Sinclair, 2010
9
A Life in the Balance: The Billy Wayne Sinclair Story, A ...
Three-and-a-half decades later, Billy Wayne is still behind bars—feared by many politicians and prison officials for his well-known incorruptibility and unrelenting crusade for prison reform. This is his memoir.
Billy Wayne Sinclair, Jodie Sinclair, 2013
10
Barack Obama & Larry Sinclair: Cocaine, Sex, Lies & Murder?
Activist Sinclair dishes the dirt and names names in his searing expos of "the biggest untold story of the 2008 presidential election."
Lawrence W. Sinclair, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SINCLAIR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Sinclair is used in the context of the following news items.
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Christine Sinclair on cover of 'FIFA 16' video game in Canada
“This year's World Cup showcased the unbelievable talent and skill in women's soccer,” Sinclair said in a statement. “I'm thrilled that EA Sports is celebrating ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
2
Christine Sinclair makes Canadian soccer players better: Coach …
Known for her goal-scoring, Christine Sinclair turned provider in helping lift ... Under coach John Herdman, Sinclair is no longer at the front of the Canadian ship. «CBC.ca, Jun 15»
3
Sinclair, Team Canada happy to be playing at 'home' in Vancouver …
For Christine Sinclair, coming home to B.C. to play a World Cup game is a “once-in-a-lifetime chance.” “It's great to be home,” she said Tuesday after the ... «The Province, Jun 15»
4
Cowan: Christine Sinclair has the Rocket Richard stare
As the TV cameras zoomed in on Team Canada captain Christine Sinclair's face during a nil-nil draw with New Zealand during a FIFA Women's World Cup ... «Montreal Gazette, Jun 15»
5
Canadian team rallies around Christine Sinclair at Women's World …
John Herdman takes a long pause as he ponders what he's looking forward to most at this summer's Women's World Cup, his first as head coach of the ... «Toronto Star, Jun 15»
6
Justice Murray Sinclair's challenge for Canada as it seeks …
“We cried when they cried. We laughed when they laughed.” Justice Murray Sinclair is reaching the end of a very long journey, with his own personal share of ... «The Globe and Mail, Jun 15»
7
Murray Sinclair offers a path to a better Canada: Tim Harper
OTTAWA—Justice Murray Sinclair has shown us a way to a better Canada, a Canada we should all aspire to, a Canada we wrongly believe we already live in ... «Toronto Star, Jun 15»
8
Scott Sinclair set to join Aston Villa in £2.5m deal from Manchester City
It remains to be to be seen how much Scott Sinclair will feature at Aston Villa in the long term, given that he has been used sparingly by Tim Sherwood. «The Guardian, May 15»
9
FIFA Women's World Cup Sinclair, Buchanan to appear on Canada …
Canada's most accomplished women's footballer and a rising star in the Canadian squad are both captured in action on a new stamp to mark Canada's hosting ... «FIFA.com, Apr 15»
10
HBO Gets Into 4/20 Spirit With 'High Maintenance' Order
This is especially exciting for me, as co-creator Ben Sinclair is now the second Oberlin classmate (besides Lena Dunham) who has gotten his own HBO series. «New York Observer, Apr 15»

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