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bonapartist
nounC2
/ˈbəʊ.nə.pɑː.tɪst/A supporter of Napoleon Bonaparte or his family's claim to rule France.
bonar law
nounC1/C2 Historical/Professional
/ˌbɒnə ˈlɔː/Proper noun referring to Andrew Bonar Law (1858–1923), a British Conservative politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1922-1923.
bonaventura
nounObsolete / Extremely Rare
/ˌbɒnəvɛnˈtjʊərə/A rare and obsolete word historically referring to a good chance, good luck, or a fortunate event.
bonaventure
nounLow frequency (C2)
/ˌbɒnəˈvɛntʃə/An archaic or literary term for a good adventure or undertaking; a fortunate venture or enterprise.
bonavist
nounVery Low (obsolete/technical)
/ˈbɒnəvɪst/A leguminous plant, also known as Lablab purpureus or hyacinth bean, cultivated for its edible beans and pods.
bonbon
nounMedium (in formal/written contexts); Low (in general conversation)
/ˈbɒn.bɒn/A small, often chocolate-covered sweet or candy, sometimes with a soft centre.
bonbonniere
nounLow
/ˌbɒn.bɒnˈjɛə/A small, often ornamental, box or dish for holding bonbons (candies or sweets).
bonce
nounLow
/bɒns/A person's head, particularly in British informal usage; can refer to the skull or brain.
bond
nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
/bɒnd/A thing that fastens, ties, or holds things together; a connection or link.
bond immunization
nounC1/C2
/ˈbɒnd ˌɪm.jʊ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/An investment strategy designed to protect a bond portfolio from interest rate risk by matching the duration of assets and liabilities.
bond paper
nounC1
/ˈbɒnd ˌpeɪpə/A high-quality, durable paper made from cotton or linen pulp, originally used for documents like bonds and certificates.
bond servant
nounLow (historical/archaic); Moderate (figurative/literary)
/ˈbɒnd ˌsɜː.vənt/A person legally bound to serve without wages for a specified period, often as historical compensation for debt or passage.
bond washing
nounVery Low
/ˈbɒnd ˌwɒʃ.ɪŋ/A financial transaction designed to create a false impression of market activity by selling and then repurchasing the same security to generate tax benefits or manipulate market appearance.
bondage
nounC1
/ˈbɒndɪdʒ/The state of being under the control or domination of another; lack of freedom; slavery or servitude.
bonded warehouse
nounC1
/ˌbɒndɪd ˈweəhaʊs/A secure building or facility where imported goods are stored before customs duties and taxes are paid.
bonderize
verb-transitiveLow/Very Low
/ˈbɒndəraɪz/To treat a metal surface, especially steel, with a phosphate coating as part of a rustproofing and paint-preparation process.
bondholder
nounC1
/ˈbɒndˌhəʊldə(r)/A person or institution that owns a bond issued by a company or government.
bondi
nounC1
/ˈbɒndiː/A world-famous beach and suburb in Sydney, Australia, renowned for its iconic crescent of golden sand, surf culture, and vibrant coastal lifestyle.
bondi beach
nounMid-Frequency
/ˌbɒndaɪ ˈbiːtʃ/A specific, world-famous beach and coastal suburb in eastern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
bonding
nounB1
/ˈbɒndɪŋ/The formation of a close emotional or physical connection between individuals; the act or process of creating a secure attachment.

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