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illinium.

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Other definitions for Il (2 of 6)

abbreviation

Illinois (approved especially for use with zip code).

Other definitions for Il (3 of 6)

il-¹

variant of in-² (by assimilation) before l: illation.

Other definitions for Il (4 of 6)

il-²

variant of in-³ (by assimilation) before l: illogical.

Other definitions for Il (5 of 6)

-il

variant of -ile: civil.

Other definitions for Il (6 of 6)

il.

abbreviation

illustrated.

illustration.

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How to use Il in a sentence

The president of Mongolia is one foreigner who may not be invited back to Kim Il Sung University anytime soon.
North Korea's Top College: Brainwash U|Justin Rohrlich|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And the school in question is none other than Kim Il Sung University.
North Korea's Top College: Brainwash U|Justin Rohrlich|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Banners with “Muslims go home” and “Long Live Il Duce,” in a reference to Benito Mussolini, lie crumpled along the streets.
In Rome’s Riots, Cries for Mussolini and Attacks on Refugees|Barbie Latza Nadeau|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Russian Foreign Ministry, it should be known, issued no statement on the downing of the IL-76.
Putin Is Just Getting Started in Ukraine|Michael Weiss|June 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Only time will tell if good news sells enough to keep Il Mio Papa in print.
Pope Francis Gets A Fanzine|Barbie Latza Nadeau|March 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
D'o l'on peut aussy veoir, quelle esperance il y a de planter une belle chrestient par tels evangelistes.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Ajoutez cecy, s'il vous plaist, la grande difficult qu'il y a de tirer d'eux les mots mesmes qu'ils ont.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Il avoit sa belle robe soubs soy (car c'estoit en est), et se preparoit sa harangue funebre.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Il prenoit des symptomes si mortels, que souvent nous n'attendions sinon qu'il nous demeurast entre les mains.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
De l peu d'heures il mourut entre mes mains fort chrestiennement.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Il (1 of 3)

the internet domain name for

Israel

British Dictionary definitions for Il (2 of 3)

abbreviation for

Illinois

Israel (international car registration)

British Dictionary definitions for Il (3 of 3)

il-

prefix

variant of in- 1, in- 2

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Medical definitions for Il (1 of 3)

il- 1¹

pref.

Variant ofin-1

Medical definitions for Il (2 of 3)

il- 2²

pref.

Variant ofin-2

Medical definitions for Il (3 of 3)

abbr.

interleukin