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- akirahonoun
- akita/əˈkiːtə/A large, powerful breed of dog originating from Japan, characterized by a thick double coat, curled tail, and dignified, loyal temperament.nounLow frequency / Specialized
- akkad/ˈækæd/An ancient Semitic kingdom and region in Mesopotamia.adjectivenounLow
- akkadian/əˈkeɪ.di.ən/An ancient Semitic language of Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), used from c. 2500–500 BCE.adjectivenounC2
- akkerman/ˈæk.ə.mən/An English rendering of a surname or toponym of Turkish or Slavic origin, primarily referring to the historic name for Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, a city in Ukraine.nounVery Low
- akmola/ækˈməʊlə/A proper noun referring to the former name (1992-1998) of Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan, or to the region surrounding it.nounVery Low
- akmolinsk/ˌakməˈlɪnsk/A historical city and administrative region in Kazakhstan, now known as Astana and Nur-Sultan.nounVery Low
- akola/əˈkəʊlə/A toponym referring to a city or district in the state of Maharashtra, India.nounLow (C2/Proficient)
- akrasia/əˈkreɪzɪə/The state of acting against one's better judgement; a lack of self-control or willpower leading to irrational action.nounLow (Academic/Philosophical)
- akron/ˈæk.rən/The capital city of the U.S. state of Ohio, located in the Great Lakes region.nounLow
- akrotiri/ˌækrəʊˈtɪəri/A place name referring primarily to a specific archaeological site on the Greek island of Santorini (Thera), known for its remarkably preserved Bronze Age settlement.nounLow
- aksum/ˈɑːksʊm/A historical kingdom and empire in northern Ethiopia, notable as a major trading power from the 1st to the 8th centuries CE.nounLow
- aktobe/ækˈtəʊbeɪ/A proper noun referring to a city in northwestern Kazakhstan, or the surrounding administrative region (Aktobe Region).nounLow (very rare in general English; appears in specific geographical, historical, or political contexts).
- aktyubinsk/ˌæktɪʊˈbɪnsk/The former name (until 1999) of the city Aktobe in Kazakhstan.nounVery Low
- akubra/əˈkuːbrə/A brand name for a type of wide-brimmed hat made from rabbit fur felt, widely associated with Australian bush culture.nounVery Low (Geographically Specific)
- akure/əˈkʊə.reɪ/nounVery Low Frequency / Obscure
- akureyri/ˈækʊəˌreɪri/The fourth-largest urban area and a major town in northern Iceland.nounVery Low
- akutagawa/əˌkuːtəˈɡɑːwə/The surname of Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, a prominent Japanese author, often used to refer to him, his literary works, or their distinctive style.nounLow (Proper noun, specialized context)
- akvavit/ˈæk.vəˌviːt/A strong, clear Scandinavian spirit flavoured with herbs and spices, particularly caraway and/or dill.nounC1
- akwa ibom/ˌæk.wə iːˈbɒm/A state in southern Nigeria.nounRare
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