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Meaning of "the Kirk" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF THE KIRK

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WHAT DOES THE KIRK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

the Kirk

Church of Scotland

The Church of Scotland, known informally by its Scots language name, the Kirk, is a Presbyterian church in Scotland. The Church of Scotland traces its roots back to the beginnings of Christianity in Scotland, but its identity is principally shaped by the Reformation of 1560. As of December 2013, its pledged membership is 398,389, or about 7.5% of the total population – though according to the 2011 national census, a significant higher 32% of the Scottish population claimed some form of allegiance to it.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THE KIRK

the Joe Blakes
the joes
the Jurassic
the jury is still out
the Kalahari
the Kama Sutra
the kinetic theory
the King Country
the King James Version
the king´s evil
the kiss of life
the Kiwi Ferns
the Kiwis
the Klan
the knives are out for someone
the Koine
the Labour and Socialist International
the Lamb
the last
the Last Judgment

WORDS THAT END LIKE THE KIRK

birk
chirk
dirk
Dunkirk
Falkirk
firk
irk
kirk
lirk
mirk
quirk
Selkirk
shirk
smirk
steenkirk
stirk

Synonyms and antonyms of the Kirk in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «the Kirk» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THE KIRK

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

Translator English - Chinese

柯克
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

la Kirk
570 millions of speakers

English

the Kirk
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कर्क
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كيرك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Кирк
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Kirk
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কিরক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Kirk
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kirk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kirk
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カーク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

커크
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing Kirk
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

các Kirk
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கிர்க்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्कॉटलंड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kirk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Kirk
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Kirk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Кірк
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Kirk
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ο Kirk
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

die Kirk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Kirk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Kirk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of the Kirk

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THE KIRK»

The term «the Kirk» is normally little used and occupies the 112.873 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of the Kirk
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «the Kirk».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THE KIRK» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THE KIRK»

Discover the use of the Kirk in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to the Kirk and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Too Much Horror Business
Alongside scores of original photographs Kirk offers up thoughts about his appreciation for all things scary and fantastic, shedding light on not only the collection of a lifetime, but the man himself.
Kirk Hammett, Stefan Chirazi, 2012
2
The Kirk Varnedoe Collection
A guide to the unique collection of Telfair's paintings, drawings, and prints donated by twenty-two artists who either were friends with or were admired by the renowned curator and Savannah native Kirk Varnedoe (1946-2003).
Kadee Robbins, 2006
3
A Central European Synthesis of Radical and Magisterial ...
Challenging the widespread classification of evangelical theologian Balthasar Hubmaier (1480-1528) as a Schleitheim-adhering Anabaptist, this book argues that Hubmaier should instead be understood as a bridge between the Radical and ...
Kirk R. MacGregor, 2006
4
Acts and proceedings of the general assemblies of the kirk ...
proceiding therin, desyreand the Assemblie present to proceid to the tryall of him, consorme to the said act : The said Mr Patrick being present and requyrit be the Assemblie, If he wald submitt himselse to the tryall and examinatioun of the ...
‎1839
5
Selections from the Records of the Kirk Session: Presbytery, ...
thocht meitt and expedient for the peace of the kirk of God in that congregatione, and of the presbyterie, quhen thai happinit to repair to the kirk for the visitatione thairof ; and the parties aboue wrettein being lauchfullie summondit and callit, ...
‎1846
6
Climbing the Mountain: My Search for Meaning
Told with warmth, wit, much humor, and deep passion, Climbing the Mountain is inspirational in the very best sense of the word.
Kirk Douglas, 2001
7
The historie of the Kirk of Scotland, M.D.LVIII.-M.DC.XXXVII.
John Row, William Row William Fleming. Other Articles wer also spocken of, in great modestie, and with great and good reasons weill backed, that the Bischops may perceave that there wer many good subiects that lyked not their proceedings  ...
John Row, William Fleming, William Row, 1842
8
A popular sketch of the history of the Kirk of Scotland, ...
It has long heen a matter of deep regret, that the great hody of tho people of Scotland are so ignorant of the past history of God's dealings with the Kirk. This is all the more to he regretted considering that so many interesting works are to he had ...
James Smith, 1840
9
Kirk-Othmer encyclopedia of chemical technology
Presents a wide scope of articles on chemical substances, properties, manufacturing, and uses; on industrial processes, unit operations in chemical engineering; and on fundamentals and scientific subjects related to the field.
Jacqueline I. Kroschwitz, Arza Seidel, 2007
10
The Book of the Universal Kirk of Scotland
Majestie have a consideratione of their estate, they and their families will be driven to extreame povertie and want. [SIXTY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY.] The Generall Assemblie of the Kirk of Scotland, halden at Perth, the first of March 1597, ...
Alexander Peterkin, 1839

NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THE KIRK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term the Kirk is used in the context of the following news items.
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Here lies the Kirk Cousins Era: 2014-2014
The hopes and dreams for the Kirk Cousins Era, carried enthusiastically by Washington fans who believed the 26-year-old quarterback might be able to ... «Washington Post, Oct 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. The Kirk [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/the-kirk>. May 2024 ».
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