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- [noh-muh-kan-uh n]
- /ˌnoʊ məˈkæn ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [noh-muh-kan-uh n]
- /ˌnoʊ məˈkæn ən/
Definition of nomocanon word
- noun nomocanon a compendium of Greek Orthodox ecclesiastical laws and Byzantine imperial laws that related to ecclesiastical matters. 1
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Origin of nomocanon
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
From the Medieval Greek word nomokanṓn, dating back to 1720-30. See nomo-, canon1
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Parts of speech for Nomocanon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nomocanon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
nomocanon usage trend in Literature
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