Almanac: meaning, definitions and examples

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almanac

 

[ หˆษ”หlmษ™หŒnรฆk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

reference book

An almanac is a publication that contains a calendar for the year, predictions of the weather, astronomical information, and often miscellaneous information such as statistics, proverbs, and anecdotes.

Synonyms

annual, compendium, yearbook

Examples of usage

  • The farmer relied on the almanac to plan his planting schedule.
  • She consulted the almanac to find out when the next full moon would be.
Context #2 | Noun

historical context

In the past, almanacs were popular sources of information for farmers, sailors, and astrologers. They were often used to predict weather patterns and planetary movements.

Synonyms

guidebook, handbook, manual

Examples of usage

  • During the 18th century, almanacs were widely circulated among the colonial population.
  • Benjamin Franklin published the Poor Richard's Almanac, which became famous for its wit and wisdom.

Translations

Translations of the word "almanac" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น almanaque

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค‚เคšเคพเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Almanach

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ almanak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปัŒะผะฐะฝะฐั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ almanach

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนด้‘‘ (ใญใ‚“ใ‹ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท almanach

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ almanaque

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท almanak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ๊ฐ (ๅนด้‘‘)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ูˆูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ almanach

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ almanach

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนด้‰ด (niรกnjiร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ almanah

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ almanak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปัŒะผะฐะฝะฐั…

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ almanaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ almanaque

Etymology

The word 'almanac' originated from the Latin word 'almanachus', which in turn came from the Greek word 'almenichiakon', meaning 'calendar'. Almanacs have been used since ancient times to provide information on astronomical events, weather predictions, and other useful data. They were essential tools for farmers, navigators, and scholars. Over the years, almanacs have evolved to include a wide range of information, from farming advice to historical facts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,010, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.