Anik

American

[an-ik] / ˈæn ɪk /

noun

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

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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

Anik also did not immediately respond to The Times on Thursday.

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

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