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ban

/bæn/
Meanings
  • Noun

    An order or decree prohibiting or restricting certain activities, typically issued by a government or other authority.

    - "The government issued a ban on smoking in all public places."
    - "The restaurant was closed due to a health code ban."
    - "The ban on plastic bags has been in effect for several years."
  • Verb transitive

    To forbid or prevent (someone) from doing something.

    - "The teacher banned students from using their phones during class."
    - "The boss banned his employees from using social media at work."
    - "The homeowners association banned the use of certain colors in exterior paint."
Pronunciation
  1. /bæn/



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  2. /bæn/



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Synonyms

disallow , forbid , prohibit , dit , hartley
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ban
can , banana , mane , vain , chain
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. BAN (Computing) : Blocking Address Number

  2. Ban (Music) : A rhythmic figure played on a drum or other percussion instrument

Variants
List of all variants of ban that leads to same result
ban , banned , banning , bans , bani , Ban Ki-moon , arriere-ban , arriere-bans , test ban , test bans , trigger ban , trigger bans , trigger law , trigger laws
Forms
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bans, banning, banned

Etymology
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Old French banner 'flag, standard, ban', from banne 'prohibition, interdiction'. Related to Old North French banir 'to drive out'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'banana republic' refers to a country that is politically unstable and economically dependent on a single export.

  2. The word 'ban' is derived from the Old French word 'banner', which originally meant 'flag' or 'standard'.

  3. The longest recorded ban in history was the ban on alcohol in the United States, which lasted from 1920 to 1933.

Related Concepts
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  1. Prohibition: A law or regulation that forbids or makes illegal the manufacture, sale, or use of a substance or activity.

  2. Interdiction: A formal prohibition or order, typically issued by a religious or civil authority.

Culture
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The word 'ban' has been used throughout history to signify a prohibition or restriction. It has been used in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, 'ban' has been used to describe the exile or expulsion of someone from a community or society. In art, 'ban' has been depicted as a symbol of power and authority. In music, 'ban' has been used as a rhythmic term.

How to Memorize "ban"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large, red STOP sign to memorize the meaning of 'ban' as a prohibition or restriction.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ban' with the word 'prohibition' to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'B-A-N' to remember the meaning of 'ban': 'B' for 'prohibition', 'A' for 'authority', and 'N' for 'no'.

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