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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

Quinta Brunson spoke out about about her recent split from ex-husband Kevin Anik, mainly airing her grievances about the private matters going more public than she would like.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2025

"He was very impulsive, very romantic, fly by the seat of his pants," said Anik Clemens, his friend and colleague.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2022

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

From The Guardian • Jul. 21, 2017

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