league

Meanings

• noun

  A group or association of individuals, teams, or countries, organized for a joint purpose.

• verb

  To form a league or join a group.

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Pronunciation

1. /liːɡ/
   
   
   
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2. /liːɡ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with league
rue , queue , new , clue , mew

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Variants

List of all variants of league that leads to same result
league , leagues , leagued , leaguing , League City , League of Nations , league table , big league , big leaguer , big leaguers , big leagues , big-league , bush-league , bush league , bush leaguer , bush leaguers , bush leagues , Ivy League , Ivy Leagues

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Etymology

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Old French ligue, from ligier, to tie or bind, from Latin ligare, to bind.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'league' is derived from the Old French word 'ligue', which means 'tie' or 'bind'.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'league' in English was in the 14th century.

3. The League of Nations, established in 1920, was the precursor to the United Nations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alliance: A mutual agreement between two or more parties to cooperate for a common purpose.

2. Association: A group of individuals or organizations joined together for a common cause.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'league' has been used to refer to various alliances and organizations, such as the Holy League in The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli and the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen in the eponymous novel by Alan Moore. In sports, a league refers to a competitive organization that oversees various teams.

How to Memorize "league"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people or teams coming together to form a united front.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'league' with the concept of unity and cooperation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'league' is like a 'link' between individuals or teams.

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