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Area 51

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English

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English Wikipedia has an article on:
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 Area 51 on Wikipedia

Etymology

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Unclear, but perhaps from a grid numbering system of the area by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC). While Area 51 is not part of this system, it is adjacent to Area 15.

Proper noun

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Area 51

  1. (science fiction or ufology, informal) A secret military facility, airport, and airbase in Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada, United States.
    Synonyms: (slang) Dreamland, Groom Lake, Homey Airport
    Coordinate terms: Roswell, Bermuda Triangle, Hangar 18

Descendants

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  • German: Area 51
  • Mandarin: 51區 / 51区 (Wǔshíyī qū) (calque)

Translations

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German

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Etymology

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Unadapted borrowing from English Area 51.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌɛːɹiə fɪftiˈwan/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: Area 51

Proper noun

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Area 51 f (proper noun, genitive Area 51)

  1. (science fiction or ufology, informal) Area 51 (a secret military facility, airport, and airbase in Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada, United States)

Declension

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