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Definition: Akron

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. A city in northeastern Ohio; the heart of the United States rubber industry.[Wordnet].

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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Date "Akron" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1800. (references)

Common Expressions: Akron

Expressions Definition
Akron Aeros The Akron Aeros are a minor league baseball team based in Akron, Ohio, USA. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians major-league club. The Aeros play in Canal Park, located in downtown Akron. The nickname "Aeros" refers to Ohio's history of flight research including being the home state of the Wright Brothers and Akron's history of constructing and housing Goodyear Blimps. The Aeros have played in Akron since 1997. (references)
Akron Art Museum Akron Art Museum is an art museum in Akron. (references)
Akron Beacon Journal The Akron Beacon Journal is a morning newspaper located in Akron, Ohio. It is the sole daily newspaper in Akron and is distributed throughout Northeast Ohio. The paper places a strong emphasis on local news and business. Industries historically tied to the area are also well-covered, such as rubber and tire production. (references)
Akron Fulton International Airport Akron Fulton International Airport (IATA: AKR, ICAO: KAKR) is a general aviation airport located in Akron, Ohio. (references)
Akron Pros The Akron Pros were a National Football League team that played in Akron, Ohio from 1920-1925 and as the Akron Indians in 1926. (references)
Akron Township, Illinois Akron is a township in Peoria County, Illinois. (references)
University of Akron The University of Akron is an institution of higher learning located in Akron, Ohio. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Extended Definition: Akron

Akron

Akron is the name of several places in the United States of America and Canada:

  • Akron, Ohio is the best known and largest place with this name
  • Akron, Alabama
  • Akron, Colorado
  • Akron, Indiana
  • Akron, Iowa
  • Akron, Michigan
  • Akron, New York
  • Akron, Ontario
  • Akron, Pennsylvania
  • Akron, West Virginia
  • Akron Township, Illinois
  • Akron Township, Michigan
  • Akron Township, Big Stone County, Minnesota
  • Akron Township, Wilkin County, Minnesota

Other uses

  • USS Akron was a rigid airship of the United States Navy
  • Akron (non-rigid airship) was a hydrogen-filled airship built in 1911 which burned offshore near Brigantine, New Jersey
  • University of Akron is a university in Akron, Ohio

See also

  • Acron

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; from the article "Akron". Image Credit.
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Topics by Level of Interest: Akron

Topics sorted by level of Interest Level (1=low, 600=high)     Topics sorted Alphabetically Level (1=low, 600=high)
Akron neighborhoods 51     Akron 3
Akron Aeros 33     Akron Aeros 33
Akron Township, Big Stone County, Minnesota 32     Akron and Barberton Belt Railroad 4
USS Akron (ZRS-4) 32     Akron Art Museum 10
Akron Township, Wilkin County, Minnesota 32     Akron Beacon Journal 7
University of Akron 26     Akron Black Tyrites 2
Akron Township, Peoria County, Illinois 23     Akron Children's Hospital 9
Akron Zips men's basketball 17     Akron Cougars 12
Akron Zips football 13     Akron Fulton International Airport 10
Akron Pros 13     Akron Jewish Center 8
Akron Cougars 12     Akron Lightning 6
Akron Fulton International Airport 10     Akron neighborhoods 51
Akron Racers 10     Akron Post Office and Federal Building 8
Akron Art Museum 10     Akron Pros 13
Akron Zips 10     Akron Public Library 8
Akron Township, Michigan 10     Akron Public Schools, Summit County, Ohio 7
Akron Children's Hospital 9     Akron Quakers 3
Akron Rural Cemetery Buildings 8     Akron Racers 10
City of Akron v. Akron Center for Reproductive Health 8     Akron Rural Cemetery Buildings 8
Akron Post Office and Federal Building 8     Akron Symphony Orchestra 3
Akron YMCA Building 8     Akron Township 2
Akron Public Library 8     Akron Township, Big Stone County, Minnesota 32
Akron Jewish Center 8     Akron Township, Michigan 10
Akron Beacon Journal 7     Akron Township, Minnesota 2
Akron Public Schools, Summit County, Ohio 7     Akron Township, Peoria County, Illinois 23
Akron Lightning 6     Akron Township, Wilkin County, Minnesota 32
University of Akron Press 5     Akron Vulcans 3
Akron and Barberton Belt Railroad 4     Akron Wingfoots 3
Akron Quakers 3     Akron YMCA Building 8
Akron 3     Akron Zips 10
Akron Symphony Orchestra 3     Akron Zips football 13
Akron Wingfoots 3     Akron Zips men's basketball 17
Akron Vulcans 3     City of Akron v. Akron Center for Reproductive Health 8
Akron Black Tyrites 2     University of Akron 26
Akron Township 2     University of Akron Press 5
Akron Township, Minnesota 2     USS Akron (ZRS-4) 32

Source: the editor, created by/for EVE to gauge likely levels of human interest in linguistically triggered topics (compiled across various sources, such as Wikipedia and specialty expression glosses).

Translations: Akron

Language Translations (or nearest inflections or synonyms, in parentheses)
Chinese Simplified 阿克伦 (Acheron, akron), 俄亥俄州的阿克伦 (akron ohio). Additional references: Chinese Simplified, China, Brunei, Akron. (volunteer & more translations)
Chinese Traditional 阿克倫 (Acheron, akron), 俄亥俄州的阿克倫 (akron ohio). Additional references: Chinese Traditional, China, Brunei, Akron. (volunteer & more translations)
Hanguk Mal 애크런 (Akron). Additional references: Hanguk Mal, Korea, South, Korea, Akron. (volunteer & more translations)
Hanguohua 애크런 (Akron). Additional references: Hanguohua, Korea, South, Korea, Akron. (volunteer & more translations)
Japanese アクロン (Akron). Additional references: Japanese, Japan, Taiwan, Akron. (volunteer & more translations)
Korean 애크런 (Akron). Additional references: Korean, Korea, South, Korea, Akron. (volunteer & more translations)
Russian Акрон (Akron). Additional references: Russian, Russia, China, Akron. (volunteer & more translations)
Russian (transliteration) akron (Akron). Additional references: Russian, Russia, China, Akron. (volunteer & more translations)
Russki Акрон (Akron). Additional references: Russki, Russia, China, Akron. (volunteer & more translations)
Russki (transliteration) akron (Akron). Additional references: Russki, Russia, China, Akron. (volunteer & more translations)
Ukrainian Акрон (Akron). Additional references: Ukrainian, Akron. (volunteer & more translations)
Ukrainian (transliteration) akron (Akron). Additional references: Ukrainian, Akron. (volunteer & more translations)
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Constructed Language Translations: Akron

Language Translations for “Akron” or closest synonym(s); back translations in parentheses.
Athag Athagakrathagon (Akron). Additional references: Athag, Akron. (volunteer)
Double Dutch Agakragon (Akron). Additional references: Double Dutch, Akron. (volunteer)
Esperanto Akrono (Akron). Additional references: Esperanto, Akron. (volunteer)
Leet /-\| (Akron). Additional references: Leet, Akron. (volunteer)
Oppish Opakropon (Akron). Additional references: Oppish, Akron. (volunteer)
Pig Latin Akronway (Akron). Additional references: Pig Latin, Akron. (volunteer)
Ubbi Dubbi Ubakrubon (Akron). Additional references: Ubbi Dubbi, Akron. (volunteer)
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