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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAlexander
A male given name of Greek origin, meaning 'defender of mankind'.
Alexander Magno
A historical figure known for his military prowess and the creation of one of the largest empires in ancient history.
Alexander the Great
King of Macedonia who conquered an empire stretching from Greece to India in the 4th century BCE.
Alexis
A male or female given name derived from the Greek word meaning 'defender' or 'helper'.
Alexithymia
A personality trait characterized by the subclinical inability to identify and describe emotions experienced by oneself or others.
Alfil
The historical chess piece, representing an elephant, that preceded the modern bishop.
Alga
A simple non-flowering plant of a large group that includes the seaweeds and many single-celled forms.
Algae
A simple non-flowering plant of a large group that includes the seaweeds and many single-celled forms.
Algebraic Expression
A mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operators.
Algia
A suffix used in medical terminology to indicate pain in a specified part of the body.
Algonquin
A member of a group of Native American peoples originally inhabiting the Ottawa River valley and surrounding areas.
Algorism
A method of calculation using Arabic numerals.