Ara

¹

[ey-ruh, air-uh]

noun

Astronomy.

genitive

Arae 

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

ARA

²

1. Agricultural Research Administration.

A.R.A.

³

abbreviation

1. American Railway Association.

2. Associate of the Royal Academy.

ARA

¹

abbreviation

1. Associate of the Royal Academy

Ara

²

/ ˈɑːrə /

noun

1. a constellation in the S hemisphere near Scorpius

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ara¹

From the Latin word āra altar

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ara¹

from Latin: altar

Example Sentences

The two-year conflict between Robert “Fish” Amiryan and Ara Artuni at times turned suburban streets in the San Fernando Valley into war zones, federal authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Ara said the government had set up a team of "water marshals" to stop boat operators from overloading their vessels and ensure passengers wear life jackets.

From BBC

Instead, she’s the caretaker for her siblings, who made a fortune with their blockbuster hit “American Mosh,” then lost that fortune, in part due to Ara’s substance addictions.

From Los Angeles Times

Ara Mahdessian and Vahe Kuzoyan had a simple plan after graduating from college: Write some software that could assist their dads with all the paperwork that comes with being a contractor.

From Los Angeles Times

The new government has made tackling NHS waiting times a key priority - and this week appointed NHS surgeon and former health minister Lord Ara Darzi to investigate what is going wrong.

From BBC