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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRoanoke
/ˈroʊ.ə.noʊk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A historical site and former English colony located on Roanoke Island in North Carolina, known for its mysterious disappearance.
"The Roanoke Colony is often referred to as the 'Lost Colony' due to the unexplained fate of its settlers." - 2
A city in Virginia, named after the historical colony.
"Roanoke, Virginia, is known for its vibrant arts scene and beautiful mountain views."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Roanoke' is derived from the Algonquian word 'rawrenock', which refers to a type of shellfish. It became widely known in the late 16th century due to the Roanoke Colony, the first English settlement in America, established in 1585.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Roanoke" is said worldwide
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Roanoke
Transliteration: Roanoke
"La colonie de Roanoke est célèbre pour sa disparition mystérieuse."
Roanoke
Transliteration: Roanoke
"Die Roanoke-Kolonie ist ein faszinierendes Kapitel der amerikanischen Geschichte."
Roanoke
Transliteration: Roanoke
"La colonia di Roanoke è avvolta nel mistero."
Roanoke
Transliteration: Roanoke
"La colonia de Roanoke es conocida por su desaparición misteriosa."
Roanoke
Transliteration: Roanoke
"A colônia de Roanoke é um mistério na história americana."
रोआनोके
Transliteration: Roanoke
"रोआनोके उपनिवेश का रहस्य आज भी अनसुलझा है।"
罗阿诺克
Transliteration: Luó ā nuò kè
"罗阿诺克殖民地以其神秘的消失而闻名。"
로아노크
Transliteration: Roanoke
"로아노크 식민지는 신비로운 실종으로 유명합니다."
ロアノーク
Transliteration: Roanoke
"ロアノーク植民地はその神秘的な消失で知られています。"
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