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PRONUNCIATION OF STEFANSSON

Stefansson  [ˈstɛfənsən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STEFANSSON

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Stefansson is a noun.
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WHAT DOES STEFANSSON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Stefansson

Stefansson or Stefánsson is a surname of Icelandic origin, meaning son of Stefán. In Icelandic names, the name is not strictly a surname, but a patronymic. The name may refer to: ▪ Baldur R. Stefansson, Canadian agricultural scientist; known as the Father of Canola ▪ Davíð Stefánsson, Icelandic poet ▪ Hannes Stefansson, Icelandic chess grandmaster ▪ Hermann Stefánsson, Icelandic author ▪ Ívar Stefánsson, Icelandic cross-country skier ▪ Janne Stefansson, Swedish Olympic cross-country skier ▪ Jón Arnór Stefánsson, Icelandic professional basketball player ▪ Jón Kalman Stefánsson, Icelandic author ▪ Kári Stefánsson, Icelandic physician and professor of neurology; cofounder of deCODE Genetics ▪ Ólafur Stefánsson, Icelandic professional handball player ▪ Sigurd Stefánsson, the author of the historical Skálholt Map ▪ Stefán Jóhann Stefánsson, Icelandic politician; prime minister of Iceland 1947–49 ▪ Stefán Karl Stefánsson, Icelandic film and stage actor ▪ Vilhjalmur Stefansson, Canadian Arctic explorer and ethnologist...

Definition of Stefansson in the English dictionary

The definition of Stefansson in the dictionary is Vilhjalmur. 1879–1962, Canadian explorer, noted for his books on the Inuit.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH STEFANSSON


Anfinsen
ˈænfɪnsən
Atkinson
ˈætkɪnsən
Benson
ˈbɛnsən
Berenson
ˈbɛrənsən
Branson
ˈbrænsən
Bunsen
ˈbʌnsən
Dickinson
ˈdɪkɪnsən
Jansen
ˈdʒænsən
Johnson
ˈdʒɒnsən
Jonson
ˈdʒɒnsən
Kristiansen
ˈkrɪstʃənsən
Manson
ˈmænsən
Nansen
ˈnænsən
Palmer-Tomkinson
ˈpɑːməˈtɔmkɪnsən
Robinson
ˈrɒbɪnsən
sponson
ˈspɒnsən
Stephenson
ˈstiːvənsən
Stevenson
ˈstiːvənsən
tenson
ˈtensən
Wilkinson
ˈwɪlkɪnsən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STEFANSSON

Stefan-Boltzmann law
Stefan´s law
Steffens

WORDS THAT END LIKE STEFANSSON

Aubusson
bisson
Bresson
caisson
Cartier-Bresson
Casson
cavesson
Davisson
driving lesson
Eriksson
frisson
herisson
lesson
life lesson
Nilsson
piano lesson
Poisson
read a lesson
saucisson
singing lesson

Synonyms and antonyms of Stefansson in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Stefansson» into 25 languages

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斯蒂芬森
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Stefansson
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Stefansson
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स्टीफेंसन
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ستيفانسون
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Stefansson
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Stefansson
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স্টিফ্যানসন
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Stefansson
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Stefansson
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ステファンソン
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Stefansson
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Stefansson
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Stefansson
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ஸ்டீஃபன்ஸன்
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स्टीफन्सन
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Stefansson
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Stefansson
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Stefansson
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Stefansson
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Stefansson
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Stefansson
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Stefansson
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Stefansson
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Stefansson
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Trends of use of Stefansson

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STEFANSSON»

The term «Stefansson» is regularly used and occupies the 108.362 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STEFANSSON» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STEFANSSON»

Discover the use of Stefansson in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Stefansson and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Vilhjalmur Stefansson: Arctic Adventurer
Nevertheless, the hardy explorer contributed immensely to knowledge about the Far North, particularly in his championing of the "Friendly Arctic." Part scientist, part showman, Vilhjalmur Stefansson was truly unique among polar adventurers.
Tom Henighan, 2009
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Stefansson and the Canadian Arctic
In this award-winning book Richard Diubaldo explores the controversy surrounding Stefansson and his achievements and the reasons Canada rejected one of its biggest supporters.
Richard Diubaldo, 1999
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Travelling Passions: The Hidden Life of Vilhjalmur Stefansson
The new biography of Iceland's famed explorer and anthropologist.
Gísli Pálsson, 2005
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Writing on Ice: The Ethnographic Notebooks of Vilhjalmur ...
An extensive account of the often elusive anthropology of a famed Arctic explorer.
Vilhjalmur Stefansson, Gísli Pálsson, 2001
5
Homecomings: Unsettling Paths of Return
Homecomings explores the forces and motives that drive immigrants, war refugees, political exiles, and their descendants back to places of origin.
Fran Markowitz, Anders H. Stefansson, 2004
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Stef: a biography of Vilhjalmur Stefansson, Canadian Arctic ...
Scholarly biography which examines all of Stefansson's varied careers.
William R. Hunt, 1986
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Heaven and Hell
But once in the town he immerses himself in the stories and lives of its inhabitants, and decides that he cannot be with his friend just yet.
Jon Kalman Stefansson, 2014
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Finding my way: the autobiography of an optimist
Reading Evelyn Stefansson Nef's autobiography is like watching time-lapse photographs of a rose in the process of blooming.
Evelyn Stefansson Nef, 2002
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My Life With The Eskimo
He wrote voluminously about his travels and observations. My Life with the Eskimo is one of his many books.
Vilhjalmur Stefansson, 2004
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With Stefansson in the Arctic
The writing of this book has afforded him pleasure in his leisure moments, and that pleasure would be much increased if he knew that the perusal of it would create any bond of sympathy between himself and the angling community in general.
Harold Noice, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STEFANSSON»

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Unsigned Friday: Introducing... Stefansson
A spokesman for the band said: "Stefansson is the moniker behind driven, passionate and charismatic producer Matt Woodruff. His sound showcases a unique ... «getwestlondon, Jun 15»
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Problemas para Unicaja: Stefansson será baja contra el Baskonia
El escolta islandés del Unicaja Jon Stefansson será baja en los dos primeros partidos de la eliminatoria de cuartos de final de la fase por el título debido a una ... «MARCA.com, May 15»
3
Chess Notes
Here, Stefansson chooses a very rare and aggressive variation in an attempt to add a little chaos to the game knowing that Steingrimsson likes more “rational” ... «Boston Globe, May 15»
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Iceland Completes DNA Records for Entire Nation
Decode founder and CEO Dr Kari Stefansson told the BBC: "We could, in Iceland, at the push of a button find all women who carry mutations in the BRCA2 gene. «Newsweek, Mar 15»
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The Heart of Man by Jon Kalman Stefansson - book review: Words …
When the Icelandic writer Jon Kalman Stefansson discovered his country's West Fjords, he felt the landscape's elemental power "like a punch in the solar ... «The Independent, Mar 15»
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Stefansson, Toolson y Granger viajan hoy a Tenerife
Jayson Granger, Jon Stefansson y Ryan Toolson están citados a primera hora de la mañana con el resto de sus compañeros para viajar a Tenerife, vía Madrid. «La Opinión de Málaga, Mar 15»
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Se confirma la vuelta de Olafur Stefansson
El islandés Olafur Stefansson, de 41 años y que se había retirado en 2013, regresará a las canchas de balonmano para reforzar al Kolding danés en los ... «MARCA.com, Mar 15»
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Stefansson set for surprise comeback with Kolding Kobenhavn
Olafur Stefansson, often considered in the past as the best right back in the world, appears to be heading for a surprising comeback to international handball at ... «European Handball Champions League, Mar 15»
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Arctic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson 'comes to life' in Yellowknife
The museum in Yellowknife is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Arctic Expedition by peering into the life of lead explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson. «CBC.ca, Nov 14»
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Unicaja inks veteran guard Stefansson
Unicaja Malaga signed shooting guard Jon Stefansson for the coming season, the club announced Sunday. Stefansson (1.92 meters, 32 years old) is a veteran ... «Euroleague, Sep 14»

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