Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [luh-drohn]
- /ləˈdroʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [luh-drohn]
- /ləˈdroʊn/
Definition of ladrones word
- noun ladrones a group of 15 small islands in the Pacific, E of the Philippines: divided into Guam, a possession of the U.S., and the North Marianas, formally under U.S. trusteeship. 453 sq. mi. (1127 sq. km). 1
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Origin of ladrones
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Spanish ladrón < Latin latrōn- (stem of latrō) mercenary, bandit
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Parts of speech for Ladrones
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ladrones popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ladrones usage trend in Literature
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