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Ban Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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ban

🇺🇸 /ˈbæn/ · 🇬🇧 /bˈæn/

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

legal

An official or legal prohibition.

Synonyms

embargo, prohibition, restriction.

Examples of usage

  • The government issued a ban on smoking in public places.
  • The ban on single-use plastics has helped reduce pollution.
Context #2 | Verb

legal

Officially or legally prohibit.

Synonyms

bar, forbid, prohibit.

Examples of usage

  • The school banned the use of cell phones during class.
  • The country banned the import of certain goods.

Translations

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Quick facts about “ban”

Ban is a 1-syllable noun and verb. It is pronounced /ˈbæn/ in American English and /bˈæn/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #6,977 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'ban'

The word 'ban' originated from the Old English word 'bannan', meaning 'to summon, command, proclaim'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the idea of prohibiting or outlawing certain actions or items. The concept of bans has been prevalent in various societies throughout history, often used by authorities to regulate behavior or trade.

See also: banal, banish, banned, banner, banning, banter.

Rhymes

Ban rhymes with an, ane, jan, japan, klan, liane, moulin and nan.

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Word Frequency Rank

At #6,977 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.