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PRONUNCIATION OF TOYNBEE

Toynbee  [ˈtɔɪnbɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TOYNBEE

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Toynbee 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 TOYNBEE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Toynbee

Toynbee is a surname, and can refer to: ▪ Joseph Toynbee, British physician, pioneer of otolaryngology, ▪ Arnold Toynbee, British economist, son of Joseph Toynbee ▪ Paget Toynbee, British Dante scholar ▪ Arnold Joseph Toynbee, British historian, nephew of Arnold Toynbee ▪ Jocelyn Toynbee, British archaeologist and art historian, sister of Arnold Joseph Toynbee and niece of Arnold Toynbee. ▪ Philip Toynbee, British writer and son of Arnold Joseph Toynbee ▪ Polly Toynbee, British journalist and writer, daughter of Philip Toynbee...

Definition of Toynbee in the English dictionary

The definition of Toynbee in the dictionary is Arnold 1852–83, British economist and social reformer, after whom Toynbee Hall, a residential settlement in East London, is named. Other definition of Toynbee is his nephew, Arnold Joseph. 1889–1975, British historian. In his chief work, A Study of History, he attempted to analyse the principles determining the rise and fall of civilizations.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TOYNBEE


Allenby
ˈælənbɪ
Danby
ˈdænbɪ
Dushanbe
duːˈʃɑːnbɪ
Hornby
ˈhɔːnbɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TOYNBEE

Toyama
toybox
toychest
toyer
toyetic
toyi-toyi
toyish
toyishly
toyishness
toyless
toylike
toyman
Toynbee Hall

WORDS THAT END LIKE TOYNBEE

Albee
bee
beebee
bumblebee
busy bee
carpenter bee
Frisbee
harambee
honeybee
killer bee
Lake Okeechobee
Okeechobee
queen bee
scarabee
Seabee
spelling bee
tullibee
wannabee
worker bee
working bee

Synonyms and antonyms of Toynbee in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Toynbee» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

汤因比
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Toynbee
570 millions of speakers

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Toynbee
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Toynbee
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توينبي
280 millions of speakers

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Тойнби
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Toynbee
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Toynbee
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Toynbee
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Toynbee
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Toynbee
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トインビー
130 millions of speakers

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토인비
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ninggalake
85 millions of speakers
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Toynbee
80 millions of speakers

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Toynbee -ம்
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टोनीबी
75 millions of speakers

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Toynbee
70 millions of speakers

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Toynbee
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Toynbee
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Translator English - Ukrainian

Тойнбі
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Toynbee
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Toynbee
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Toynbee
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Toynbee
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Toynbee
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Trends of use of Toynbee

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TOYNBEE»

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TOYNBEE»

Discover the use of Toynbee in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Toynbee and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Study of History: Volume I: Abridgement of
An illustrated, abridged, version of Toynbee's twelve-volume work on the process of history
Arnold J. Toynbee, D. C. Somervell, 1987
2
Death and Burial in the Roman World
Toynbee's comprehensive examination of Roman burial practices, ranging throughout the Roman world from Rome to Pompeii, Britain to Jerusalem.
J. M. C. Toynbee, 1996
3
Choose Life: A Dialogue
In this volume - which still reads as freshly as it did when it was first published, and which is now reissued for a new generation of readers - the inspiring challenge issued by both men is framed as follows: will humankind choose to ...
Arnold Toynbee, Daisaku Ikeda, 2007
4
A Study of History:Abridgement of |
Originally published in 1947 and 1957, these two volumes are themselves a great historical achievement.
Arnold J. Toynbee, D.C. Somervell, 1947
5
Hard Work: Life in Low-pay Britain
In this powerful and compelling book, Polly Toynbee journeys to the inside of Britain today and uncovers that world which is invisible to most. This is a damning portrait of social justice in Britain.
Polly Toynbee, 2003
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A Study of History
An extensive philosophical examination of historical trends in the growth and disintegration of civilizations from ancient times to the present century In this second volume, Mr. Somervell completes his abridgement of Mr. Toynbee's great ...
Arnold Joseph Toynbee, David Churchill Somervell, 1987
7
Arnold J. Toynbee: A Life
One of the most remarkable thinkers of this century, Arnold Toynbee won world-wide recognition as the author of the monumental ten-volume A Study of History.
William H. McNeill, 1989
8
Bob Marley: Herald of a Postcolonial World
Is Bob Marley the only third world superstar?
Jason Toynbee, 2013
9
Toynbee Hall (Routledge Revivals): The First Hundred Years
First published in 1984, Toynbee Hall, The First Hundred Years is an account of Toynbee Hall and its pioneering role as a residential community.
Asa Briggs, Anne Macartney, 2013
10
Politics and the Academy: Arnold Toynbee and the Koraes Chair
Maurice Ravel: A Research and Information Guide is an annotated bibliography concerning both the nature of primary sources related to the composer and the scope and significance of the secondary sources which deal with him, his compositions ...
Richard Clogg, 1986

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TOYNBEE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Toynbee is used in the context of the following news items.
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In Labour's leadership race, Yvette Cooper is the one to beat
In Labour's leadership race, Yvette Cooper is the one to beat. Polly Toynbee. Though the debate remains leaden, the former shadow home secretary is ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
2
Look at the alternative Queen's speech and wonder what might have …
A bill would ensure Polly Toynbee, Owen Jones and Aditya Chakrabortty referred to Labour's welfare cuts as "tough, but necessary" rather than "ideological", ... «The Guardian, May 15»
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Polly Toynbee: 'If you read the Guardian, join the Guardian'
Your support helps the Guardian remain independent, but the idea of a newspaper is changing. Becoming a member means you'll get to meet our journalists ... «The Guardian, Feb 15»
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Polly Toynbee on David Cameron: Don't underestimate him, he's a …
Polly Toynbee on David Cameron: Don't underestimate him, he's a ruthless man - video ... some of the most savage cuts of recent times, says Polly Toynbee. «The Guardian, Jan 15»
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Ignore the flaws. For only Labour can beat the Tories
For only Labour can beat the Tories. Polly Toynbee. Osborne's strategy will bring ideological shrink-the-state brutality. We need to stop this however we can. «The Guardian, Dec 14»
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The Reappearance Of The Toynbee Tiles: What Does It Mean?
But for those who know of the Toynbee Tiles, each sighting adds a new level to a mystery that spans more than three decades, two continents, and has driven ... «Gothamist, Aug 14»
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Toynbee Tile Mystery Continues With New Discovery in Tribeca
Another Toynbee Tile has been uncovered at Greenwich Street and North Moore, this time in front of the Tribeca Film Festival headquarters, according to ... «New York Observer, Aug 14»
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Mysterious Toynbee Tile Found Embedded In Downtown Street
A Toynbee tile is a license plate-sized marker found in asphalt (typically on a busy city street) containing a cryptic message—some believe one man is behind ... «Gothamist, Aug 14»
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Mysterious 'Toynbee tiles' dot the streets of Cleveland, other major …
This Toynbee tile lies embedded in the intersection of West Prospect Avenue and West Third Street near Tower City. Mike Gill, editor of the CAN Journal, ... «The Plain Dealer, Jul 14»
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When an Israeli Ambassador Debated a British Historian on Israel's …
But for Herzog, Toynbee's comments on campus stepped over the line. Without consulting with his superiors, the Israeli ambassador immediately challenged ... «Tablet Magazine, Jan 14»

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