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Ara

1 American  
[ey-ruh, air-uh] / ˈeɪ rə, ˈɛər ə /

noun

Astronomy.

genitive

Arae

  1. the Altar, a southern constellation between Triangulum Australe and Scorpius.

ARA 2 American  

  1. Agricultural Research Administration.

A.R.A. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. American Railway Association.

  2. Associate of the Royal Academy.

ARA 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. Associate of the Royal Academy

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Ara 2 British  
/ ˈɑːrə /

noun

  1. a constellation in the S hemisphere near Scorpius

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Etymology

Origin of Ara

From the Latin word āra altar

Example Sentences

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"Our study provides a mechanistic understanding of how oral microbes in the gut can influence the brain and contribute to the development of Parkinson's disease," said Professor Ara Koh.

From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026

Hovnanian CEO Ara Hovnanian said that “buyers are definitely out there looking” but they are “hesitating at the moment” due to economic uncertainty.

From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025

Pastor Ara Torosian, who filmed their arrest, disputes the Department of Homeland Security's claim that the couple were unlawfully present in the US.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, 2020, along with Newport Beach residents John, Keri and Alyssa Altobelli; Sarah and Payton Chester; Christina Mauser and Ara Zobayan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2025

She called him Ara, in memory of her love for Ara the Beautiful.

From Armenian Legends and Festivals by Boettiger, Louis A.

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