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ana
noun
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/ˈæn.ə/
US:
/ˈæn.ə/
A collection of information about a particular subject.
The library has a large collection of Americana ana for researchers.
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His book is not a biography, but rather a detailed Shakespeariana ana of the playwright's life.
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ana
suffix
A suffix used to denote things relating to a particular subject or place.
Americana refers to things related to America, indicated by the 'ana' suffix.
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The suffix 'ana' is often used to create words that categorize collections, like Victoriana.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phonetic transcription of "ana" in English?
The phonetic transcription of "ana" is
/ˈæn.ə/
in British English and
/ˈæn.ə/
in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.
How to use "ana" in sentences?
Example usage of "ana": "The library has a large collection of Americana ana for researchers.". More examples on the page.