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- son of adam/sʌn ɒv ˈædəm/A human being, especially a man, considered as a descendant of the biblical Adam.nounLow
- son of god/ˌsʌn əv ˈɡɒd/A title used in various religious contexts, most notably in Christianity to refer to Jesus Christ as the divine son of the one true God.nounC2
- son of man/ˌsʌn əv ˈmæn/A biblical and theological title, primarily used in the New Testament to refer to Jesus Christ, signifying his humanity and messianic role.nounC2
- son-in-law/ˈsʌn ɪn lɔː/The husband of one's daughter.nounB2
- son-of-a-bitch stew/ˌsʌn əv ə ˈbɪʧ ˌstjuː/A hearty, spicy meat stew made from inexpensive or tough cuts, traditionally associated with cowboy and chuckwagon cooking.nounLow
- sonance/ˈsəʊnəns/The quality or state of being sonant; sound, especially vocal sound.nounVery low
- sonant/ˈsəʊnənt/In phonetics, a speech sound that is voiced or sonorous, such as vowels, nasals, liquids, and glides.adjectivenounLow
- sonar/ˈsəʊ.nɑː/A system for detecting objects underwater using sound waves.nounC1
- sonarman/ˈsəʊnəmæn/A naval rating or petty officer trained to operate sonar equipment.nounVery Low
- sonata/səˈnɑːtə/A musical composition for a solo instrument, or a solo instrument with piano accompaniment, typically in several movements of contrasting character.nounC1
- sonata da camera/səˌnɑːtə də ˈkamərə/A multi-movement instrumental composition (usually from the Baroque period) originally intended for secular performance in a chamber setting, contrasting with the more solemn 'sonata da chiesa' (church sonata).nounLow
- sonata da chiesa/səˈnɑːtə də ˈkjɛɪzə/A baroque instrumental composition, typically in several movements, originally intended for performance in church.nounVery Low Frequency (C2)
- sonata form/səˈnɑːtə fɔːm/A musical structure used in the first movement of classical and romantic symphonies, sonatas, and concertos, typically consisting of three main sections: exposition, development, and recapitulation.nounC1-C2
- sonata-rondo/səˌnɑːtə ˈrɒndəʊ/A musical form that combines the recurring theme structure of a rondo with the developmental sections of a sonata, typically following an ABACABA pattern.nounLow
- sonatina/ˌsɒn.əˈtiː.nə/A short and simplified sonata, especially one for students or amateurs.nounC2/Rare
- sondage/ˈsɒndɑːʒ/An exploratory survey, investigation, or sampling, especially one conducted to gauge public opinion or gather preliminary geological information.nounC1/C2
- sonde/sɒnd/A probe or device used to obtain information about the environment, atmosphere, or physical properties in a remote or inaccessible location.nounC2
- sonder/ˈsɒn.də/The realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.nounVery Low (Neologism/Internet Coinage)
- sonderclass/ˈsɒndəˌklɑːs/A social or economic class considered inferior, marginal, or beneath the main established classes in a hierarchy.nounRare/Literary
- sonderkommando/ˈzɒndəˌkɒmɑːndəʊ/A term originating from Nazi Germany, specifically referring to special units of prisoners forced to work in concentration camps, particularly in the operation of crematoria and gas chambers.nounC1/C2 (Specialist/Historical)
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