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The Smithsonian museums are among this country's most endearing treasures and I look forward to helping maintain and enhance their coveted works of art.
Xavier Becerra

Meaning of "Smithsonian" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SMITHSONIAN

Smithsonian  [smɪθˈsəʊnɪən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SMITHSONIAN

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Smithsonian is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SMITHSONIAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Smithsonian

Smithsonian Institution

The Smithsonian Institution, established in 1846 "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge," is a group of museums and research centers administered by the United States government. Originally organized as the "United States National Museum," that name ceased to exist as an administrative entity in 1967. Termed "the nation's attic" for its eclectic holdings of 137 million items, the Institution's Washington, D.C. nucleus of nineteen museums, nine research centers, and zoo—many of them historical or architectural landmarks—is the largest such complex in the world. Additional facilities are located in Arizona, Maryland, New York City, Virginia, Panama and elsewhere, and 168 other museums are Smithsonian affiliates. The Institution's thirty million annual visitors are admitted without charge; funding comes from the Institution's own endowment, private and corporate contributions, membership dues, government support, and retail, concession and licensing revenues. Institution publications include Smithsonian and Air & Space magazines.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SMITHSONIAN


Amazonian
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Babylonian
ˌbæbɪˈləʊnɪən
Bergsonian
bɜːɡˈsəʊnɪən
Bostonian
bɒsˈtəʊnɪən
Caledonian
ˌkælɪˈdəʊnɪən
calypsonian
ˌkælɪpˈsəʊnɪən
draconian
dreɪˈkəʊnɪən
Estonian
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Hamiltonian
ˌhæməlˈtəʊnɪən
Ionian
aɪˈəʊnɪən
Jacksonian
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Jeffersonian
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Johnsonian
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Macedonian
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Newtonian
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Oxonian
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parkinsonian
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Tennysonian
ˌtɛnɪˈsəʊnɪən
Torontonian
tɒrənˈtəʊnɪən
Wilsonian
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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SMITHSONIAN

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Smithson
Smithsonian Institution

WORDS THAT END LIKE SMITHSONIAN

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Baconian
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Devonian
Etonian
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Franconian
gorgonian
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New Caledonian
Patagonian
Plutonian
Romanian
Slavonian
the Devonian
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Synonyms and antonyms of Smithsonian in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Smithsonian» into 25 languages

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史密森
1,325 millions of speakers

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Smithsonian
570 millions of speakers

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Smithsonian
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स्मिथसोनियन
380 millions of speakers
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سميثسونيان
280 millions of speakers

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Смитсоновский
278 millions of speakers

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Smithsonian
270 millions of speakers

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স্মিথসোনিয়ান
260 millions of speakers

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Smithsonian
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Smithsonian
190 millions of speakers

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Smithsonian
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スミソニアン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스미스 소니 언
85 millions of speakers

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Smithsonian
85 millions of speakers
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Smithsonian
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஸ்மித்சோனியன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्मिथसोनियन
75 millions of speakers

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Smithsonian
70 millions of speakers

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Smithsonian
65 millions of speakers

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Smithsonian
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Смітсонівський
40 millions of speakers

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Smithsonian
30 millions of speakers
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Smithsonian
15 millions of speakers
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Smithsonian
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Smithsonian
10 millions of speakers
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Smithsonian
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Smithsonian

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SMITHSONIAN»

The term «Smithsonian» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.554 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SMITHSONIAN» OVER TIME

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

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10 QUOTES WITH «SMITHSONIAN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Smithsonian.
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Xavier Becerra
The Smithsonian museums are among this country's most endearing treasures and I look forward to helping maintain and enhance their coveted works of art.
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Jack L. Chalker
I have taught history on the high school and college levels, and am or have been a lecturer at the Smithsonian, The National Institutes of Health, and numerous colleges and universities, mostly on science fiction and technology subjects.
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Norm Dicks
The Smithsonian Institute is one of the most popular agencies of government in the United States.
4
Craig Mello
One of the things that I first remember wanting to be was a 'geolisty' - that was the best I could say when I was a kid. That was right after I stopped wanting to be a fireman or a truck driver. Because my dad is a paleontologist who worked with the Smithsonian, I got to see the bones up close and the exhibits behind the scenes there.
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Ajay Naidu
The turntable is now an instrument at the Smithsonian.
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Bernice Johnson Reagon
I started graduate school in 1971, I started working at the Smithsonian in the festival in 1972. I went full-time at the Smithsonian in 1974. And I got my doctorate in 1975.
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Bernice Johnson Reagon
I was at the Smithsonian for twenty years, and I'm still at the Smithsonian as a curator emeritus, and I still plan to figure out what that means for me at this point in my life.
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Bernice Johnson Reagon
The first job I had with the Smithsonian was as a field researcher among African American communities in Southwest Louisiana and Arkansas for the festival.
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Bernice Johnson Reagon
The Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, actually, was an effort to put something on the mall in Washington so American tourists could walk through America, and in their minds everything on the mall would be American.
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Bernice Johnson Reagon
If I had been at a University I don't think I would have been able to have the experience I had in my Smithsonian work. I don't think I have been as successful.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SMITHSONIAN»

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SMITHSONIAN BK BKS
Presents the history, the art, and the influence of books through all ages and cultures, revisiting the great works of religion, science, and literature and touching on the histories of book making, book selling, and book illustration.
Olmert M, 2003
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The Smithsonian Book of North American Mammals
This comprehensive volume, containing more than 450 color and black-and-white photographs and detailed, accessibly written descriptions, surveys the rich and varied world of North American mammals - from familiar species such as bears, deer ...
Don E. Wilson, Sue Ruff, 1999
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Natural History: The Ultimate Visual Guide to Everything on ...
With oversight from the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, this detailed visual guide examines thousands of species and specimens of animals, plants and minerals that make Earth unique.
Kathryn Hennessy, Becky Alexander, Ann Baggaley, 2010
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A Guide to Smithsonian Architecture: An Architectural ...
A tour of the structurally relevant buildings comprising the Smithsonian reveals how they represent key historical periods as well as the works of major architects; in an accessibly priced reference that includes coverage of the National ...
Heather Ewing, Amy Ballard, 2009
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Smithsonian book of giant pandas
Describes and illustrates giant pandas of the United States and China; traces their evolution, behavior, diet, and life cycle; and looks at what is being done to ensure the survival of the species.
Susan Lumpkin, John Seidensticker, 2002
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Aristotle Leads the Way
Presents the influence of of ancient Greek, Hindu, and Arab thinkers on the evolution of science in the fields of math, astronomy, and physics, with charts, diagrams, and excerpts from the writings of scientists.
Joy Hakim, 2004
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A Living Exhibition: The Smithsonian, Folklife, and the ...
*This dissertation is a compound document (contains both a paper copy and a CD as part of the dissertation). The CD requires the following system requirements: Microsoft Office.
William S. Walker, 2007
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Smithsonian Earth
Thousands of captioned photographis, illustrations, and diagrams complement a stunning overview of the earth and the diverse forces and processes that shape and continue to influence the planet.
James F. Luhr, 2003
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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian: A Junior ...
Larry goes to rescue his friends when they are moved to the Smithsonian, but he and some old and new friends must battle an Egyptian pharaoh and his army of villains for control of the tablet that brings museum exhibits to life.
Michael Anthony Steele, 2009
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Your Ticket to the Universe: A Guide to Exploring the Cosmos
"Easy-to-read guide to the universe. Includes information on the planets, and other astrological entities"--
Kimberly K. Arcand, Megan Watzke, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SMITHSONIAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Smithsonian is used in the context of the following news items.
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New Jamestown Discovery Reveals the Identities of Four Prominent …
The team named the girl “Jane” and, along with Doug Owsley and the forensic anthropology lab at Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, ... «Smithsonian, Jul 15»
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Public divided over Smithsonian's Cosby art
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Smithsonian Institution continues to stand behind an exhibition featuring Bill Cosby's art collection, the public has begun weighing ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
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The Smithsonian Takes to Kickstarter to Protect a Spacesuit
July 2019 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum wants to conserve, digitize, and ... «Wired, Jul 15»
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Smithsonian To Post Sign At Exhibition Featuring Bill Cosby-Owned …
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art in Washington will post a sign Wednesday telling visitors an exhibition that includes art owned by Bill Cosby ... «NPR, Jul 15»
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Bill Cosby's art collection to remain on display at the Smithsonian
Officials at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington have decided to continue displaying an exhibition that showcases Bill Cosby's private art collection, despite ... «Entertainment Weekly, Jul 15»
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Smithsonian Will Tighten Its Guidelines on Disclosure
The Smithsonian Institution said Friday it would adopt tighter procedures to govern conflicts of interest involving its researchers, the latest development in a ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
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Smithsonian to Receive Artifacts From Sunken 18th-Century Slave …
Long-buried artifacts from a 200-year-old slave ship recently found off the coast of South Africa will be a primary focus when the Smithsonian's National Museum ... «Smithsonian, May 15»
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Smithsonian Considers Opening London Location
The Smithsonian Institution said on Tuesday that it was considering opening a new 40,000-square-foot exhibition space in London in 2021. The move, if it goes ... «New York Times, Jan 15»
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New Super-Earths Double the Number of Life-Friendly Worlds
Now two teams at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) have refined the hunt by calculating the sizes and masses of worlds most likely to be ... «Smithsonian, Jan 15»
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The 5 Coolest Things About The Revamped Smithsonian Design …
After closing its doors three years ago for a massive renovation, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is finally reopening the century-old mansion that ... «Co.Design, Dec 14»

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