Ara

¹ American  

[ey-ruh, air-uh] / ˈeɪ rə, ˈɛər ə /

noun

Astronomy.

genitive

Arae

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

---

ARA ² American  

1. Agricultural Research Administration.

---

A.R.A. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. American Railway Association.

2. Associate of the Royal Academy.

---

ARA ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. Associate of the Royal Academy

---

Ara ² British  

/ ˈɑːrə /

noun

1. a constellation in the S hemisphere near Scorpius

---

Etymology

Origin of Ara

From the Latin word āra altar

Example Sentences

"Over time, it grew. We've seen really strong growth through the years," Ara Khanikian, who supervises visual effects at Rodeo FX, told AFP at the studio's current home, a modern office with elegant wood paneling.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

"Our study provides a mechanistic understanding of how oral microbes in the gut can influence the brain and contribute to the development of Parkinson's disease," said Professor Ara Koh.

From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026

Led by NHS surgeon and independent peer Lord Ara Darzi, the review was ordered by Health Secretary Wes Streeting shortly after the election, to help identify the biggest barriers to improving waiting times.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2024

At the community meeting, Rancho Palos Verdes’ city manager, Ara Mihranian, and several residents urged SCE to minimize any potential electricity shutoffs however possible, including splitting circuits into smaller sections.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024

A peasant who heard of the wonderful tale, In the breeze of the Orient loosened his sail; From Ara, the holy, he turned to the West, For though Ara was holy, Hy-Brasail was blest.

From A Book of Irish Verse Selected from modern writers with an introduction and notes by W. B. Yeats by Yeats, W. B. (William Butler)