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Iskander meaning

  1. A male given name from Arabic [in turn from Ancient Greek], variant of Iskandar or Alexander.
  2. A surname from given name.

Using Iskander

  • The main meaning on this page is: A male given name from Arabic [in turn from Ancient Greek], variant of Iskandar or Alexander. | A surname from given name.
  • In the example corpus, iskander often appears in combinations such as: the iskander, iskander ballistic.

Context around Iskander

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 27.1 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 9 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 14 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

launched 1× karim 1× included 1× ballistic 1× maryana 1× sayeed 1× qara 1× 9k720 1× retired 1×

Often after:

ballistic 2× meaning 1× leaving 1× tactical 1× family 1× missiles 1× missile 1× mirza 1×

Sentence patterns with Iskander

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

addressed the iskander family directly 1× and karim iskander leaving grossman 1× brother sayeed iskander and elder 1× four ballistic iskander missiles in 1× general retired iskander mirza became 1× ground launched iskander meaning it 1× including the iskander 1× like the iskander the df 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

aside from its 1× however this peaceful 1× images of it 1× in this photo 1× like the iskander 1× maryana iskander is 1×

Common sentence endings:

former soviet states 1× including the iskander 1× iskander ballistic missiles 1× launch nuclear weapons 1× law in 1958 1× loudly and weeping 1×

Words around Iskander

Just before it in the word index:

iskandar 18 iska 10 isk 16 isjk 2 isizulu 9 isiyaku 2

Just after it in the word index:

iskar 2 iskcon 18 iskele 2 iskender 4 iskenderun 8 iskerka 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaaa 20 abductees 20 abdulahi 20 abetment 20 abhors 20 ablution 20

Corpus analysis for Iskander

  • In this selection, "iskander" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 27.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, launched, karim, included, ballistic, meaning and leaving stand out and add context to how "iskander" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include addressed the iskander family directly and and karim iskander leaving grossman. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "iskander" sits close to words such as aaaa, abductees and abdulahi, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with iskander

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Nancy and Karim Iskander leaving Grossman’s preliminary hearing. (9 words)

The Ukrainian air force said Russian forces launched four ballistic Iskander missiles in the overnight attack. (16 words)

Maryana Iskander is CEO and Evan Jones is Group Strategy Director of the Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator. (17 words)

Longer example sentences

Russia has stationed 10 aircraft capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, he said, adding that Moscow has already transferred several Iskander tactical missile systems to Belarus that can be used to launch nuclear weapons. (36 words)

The career civil service officer Major-General (retired) Iskander Mirza became the country's first President, but the system did not evolved for more than the three years, when Mirza imposed the martial law in 1958. (36 words)

In this photo taken from video released by the Russian Defense Ministry on June 13, 2024, Belarusian soldiers operate an Iskander ballistic missile launcher during joint Russian and Belarusian drills with tactical nuclear weapons. (34 words)

Example sentences (14)

Aside from its ability to reach hypersonic speeds after its air launch, the Kinzhal is believed to behave like a ground-launched Iskander, meaning it is able to maneuver to make interception difficult.

Nancy and Karim Iskander leaving Grossman’s preliminary hearing.

Russia has stationed 10 aircraft capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, he said, adding that Moscow has already transferred several Iskander tactical missile systems to Belarus that can be used to launch nuclear weapons.

The city’s military administration said that air defence systems destroyed a “significant part” of the missiles, which they said included Iskander ballistic missiles.

In this photo taken from video released by the Russian Defense Ministry on June 13, 2024, Belarusian soldiers operate an Iskander ballistic missile launcher during joint Russian and Belarusian drills with tactical nuclear weapons.

Just before the judge handed down the sentence, Grossman addressed the Iskander family directly and was barely coherent because she was talking so loudly and weeping.

The Patriot has been a crucial component of Ukraine's air defenses, believed to have been responsible for shooting dozens of Russian aircraft and possibly hundreds of drones and missiles, including the Iskander.

The Ukrainian air force said Russian forces launched four ballistic Iskander missiles in the overnight attack.

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Maryana Iskander is CEO and Evan Jones is Group Strategy Director of the Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator.

The family members include Khaleda Zia’s sister Selina Islam and Selina’s husband Rafiqul Islam, wife and son of her brother Sayeed Iskander and elder sister of her son Tarique Rahman’s wife.

However, this peaceful period was shattered with the rise of Qara Iskander between 1420 and 1436, who reportedly made Armenia a "desert" and subjected it to "devastation and plunder, to slaughter, and captivity".

Images of it bear a resemblance to the Russian 9K720 Iskander missile which, although not purchased by China from Russia, could have been acquired from former Soviet states.

Like the Iskander, the DF-12 reportedly has built-in countermeasures including terminal maneuverability to survive against missile defense systems.

The career civil service officer Major-General (retired) Iskander Mirza became the country's first President, but the system did not evolved for more than the three years, when Mirza imposed the martial law in 1958.

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Common combinations with iskander

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "iskander" in a sentence?
An example: "Aside from its ability to reach hypersonic speeds after its air launch, the Kinzhal is believed to behave like a ground-launched Iskander, meaning it is able to maneuver to make interception difficult." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "iskander" from authentic English texts.
What does "iskander" mean?
Iskander means: A male given name from Arabic [in turn from Ancient Greek], variant of Iskandar or Alexander.
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