Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

Anik

American  
[an-ik] / ˈæn ɪk /

noun

  1. one of a series of Canadian geosynchronous communications satellites that provide telephone and television transmissions.


Etymology

Origin of Anik

1970–75; < Inuit (Quebec, Labrador dial.) anik older brother

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Bangladesh on Sunday named their squad for the T20 World Cup beginning in February, leaving out middle-order batters Jaker Ali Anik and Mahidul Islam, and selecting five fast bowlers.

From Barron's Jan. 4, 2026

Sen. Anik Jain says, “we need to be willing to enforce red lines.’

From Slate Aug. 21, 2025

UFC commentator Jon Anik welcomed the 30-year-old to "the elite" as the win extended his unbeaten run in the UFC to seven bouts.

From BBC Apr. 13, 2025

Brunson is seeking to end her marriage with Anik after three years, according to a petition for divorce she filed Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 20, 2025

Rapper Anik Khan’s SoundCloud page features a telling line above his contact email.

From The Guardian Jul. 21, 2017

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training