nicholas
noun
Form of nichola , plural of nichola.
Simple meaning
An unincorporated community in Fluvanna County, Virginia, United States.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
nikuhluhsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈnɪkələs
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
An unincorporated community in Fluvanna County, Virginia, United States.
A bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
A settlement on Saint Croix, United States Virgin Islands.
A male given name from Ancient Greek, notably born by St. Nicholas of Myre, on whom Father Christmas is based.
A surname originating as a patronymic.
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This meaning: A bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
Used this way, nicholas is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.
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- Specialist/technical
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- Mild
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- Technical and specialized
Where it naturally appears
- Technical/specialist writing
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