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How to pronounce “nan”
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Pronunciation guide for nan
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of nan with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- Climate Change Isn't a Distant Threat -- It's Our Reality
(Marshallese) Iakwe nan aolep.
- Definition summary
- (obsolete) Synonym of maid: a servant girl. [1599]
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How to pronounce nan
Climate Change Isn't a Distant Threat -- It's Our Reality

(Marshallese) Iakwe nan aolep.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “nan”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (obsolete) Synonym of maid: a servant girl. [1599]
- (slang, obsolete) Synonym of nancy: an effeminate male homosexual. [1670]
- (UK, endearing) Synonym of nursemaid. [1940]
- (British, Ireland, Australia, Canada, endearing) Synonym of grandmother. [1955]
Practice Nearby Words
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