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don juan
nounC1
/ˌdɒn ˈhwɑːn/ or /ˌdɒn ˈdʒuːən/A legendary literary character from Spanish folklore, famous for his seductive prowess and numerous romantic conquests.
don juanism
nounVery low
/ˌdɒn ˈhwɑːn.ɪ.zəm/The behavior, attitude, or lifestyle characteristic of a man who seduces many women; compulsive womanizing, especially with a cynical or exploitative attitude.
don quixote
nounMedium-Low
/ˌdɒn ˈkwɪksət/ or /ˌdɒn kiːˈhəʊti/The protagonist of Miguel de Cervantes's early 17th-century novel 'El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha', an aging Spanish gentleman who becomes a self-styled knight-errant, engaging in delusional adventures.
don't
contractionnounverbA1 (Super High Frequency)
/dəʊnt/Contraction of 'do not'. Used to form negative statements and commands in the present tense for most subjects.
don't-know
nounC1
/ˌdəʊnt ˈnəʊ/An individual who either lacks knowledge or refuses to state an opinion on a particular topic, especially in the context of an opinion poll.
dona
nounLow
/ˈdɒnə/A Spanish/Portuguese/Italian title or form of address for a woman, equivalent to 'lady' or 'madam'. In certain contexts, it can refer to a gift or contribution.
donald
nounLow (as a common noun it does not exist; its frequency is tied to the popularity of the given name and references to specific individuals).
/ˈdɒn.əld/A male given name, originally a Scottish surname derived from a Gaelic personal name meaning 'world ruler' or 'ruler of the world'.
donar
nounExtremely rare / Non-existent
/ˈdəʊnɑː/The word 'donar' is not a standard English word. As a proper noun, it refers to a Norse god of thunder and lightning, equated with the Germanic Thor. In Spanish, it is the infinitive verb meaning 'to donate' or 'to give as a gift'.
donate
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
/dəʊˈneɪt/To give something voluntarily, especially money or goods, to a cause, organization, or person, without expecting payment in return.
donatello
nounLow (Proper Noun)
/ˌdɒn.əˈtel.əʊ/A proper noun referring to a famous Italian Renaissance sculptor (c.1386-1466) or a fictional Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle character.
donation
nounB1
/dəʊˈneɪʃ(ə)n/Something, especially money, that is given to help a person or organization.
donation land
nounB2
/dəʊˈneɪ.ʃən/A voluntary gift or contribution, typically of money, made to a person, organization, or cause.
donatist
nounC2
/ˈdəʊnətɪst/A follower of the 4th-century Christian schismatic movement, Donatism, which held that the efficacy of the sacraments depended on the moral character of the priest administering them.
donative
adjectivenounC2
/ˈdəʊnətɪv/A gift or donation, often given formally, especially to an institution or as a charitable act.
donatory
nounC2
/ˈdəʊnət(ə)ri/A person or entity who makes a gift, endowment, or donation.
donatus
nounVery Low (C2+ / Archaic / Historical)
/dəʊˈneɪtəs/A Latin grammar textbook, historically used for teaching Latin, especially in medieval and early modern Europe. It refers to a work by the 4th-century Roman grammarian Aelius Donatus.
donau
nounLow
/ˈdɒnaʊ/The German name for the Danube River.
donbass
nounLow
/dɒnˈbæs/An informal name for the Donets Basin, a major coal-mining and industrial region in eastern Ukraine.
doncaster
nounC2
/ˈdɒŋkæstə(r)/ or /ˈdɒŋkɑːstə(r)/A town and metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire, England.
donder
nounverbVery Low (Obsolete/Rare/Dialectal)
/ˈdɒn.də/To strike with great force; to thunder, rumble, or make a loud noise.

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