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menagerie

 

[ məˈnadʒəri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

collection of animals

A menagerie is a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition. The term can also refer to a varied mixture of things or a disorganized collection of people.

Synonyms

assortment, collection, variety

Examples of usage

  • The zoo had a diverse menagerie of animals from all over the world.
  • Her house was like a menagerie of different styles and eras.
Context #2 | Noun

chaotic or diverse group

A menagerie can also refer to a chaotic or diverse group of people or things, often with a sense of disorder or lack of organization.

Synonyms

assortment, mixture, variety

Examples of usage

  • The conference was a menagerie of conflicting opinions and interests.
  • The street fair was a menagerie of different cultures and traditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "menagerie" in other languages:

🇵🇹 menagerie

🇮🇳 पशुप्रदर्शनी

🇩🇪 Menagerie

🇮🇩 kebun binatang

🇺🇦 менажерія

🇵🇱 menażeria

🇯🇵 動物園

🇫🇷 ménagerie

🇪🇸 menagerie

🇹🇷 menajeri

🇰🇷 동물원

🇸🇦 حديقة حيوانات

🇨🇿 zvěřinec

🇸🇰 zverinec

🇨🇳 动物园

🇸🇮 živalski vrt

🇮🇸 dýragarður

🇰🇿 хайуанаттар бағы

🇬🇪 მენაჟერია

🇦🇿 heyvanat bağı

🇲🇽 menagerie

Word origin

The word 'menagerie' originated in the 17th century from the French word 'ménagerie', which meant 'a place where animals are kept'. It was commonly used to refer to collections of exotic animals kept by royalty or nobility for entertainment and display. Over time, the term expanded to include any collection of animals or a varied assortment of things. Today, 'menagerie' is often used figuratively to describe a diverse or disorderly group.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,326, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.