Ang

name

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    a civilian reserve component of the United States Air Force that provides prompt mobilization during war and assistance during national emergencies wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Initialism of Air National Guard. US, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
  2. 2
    A surname from Hokkien.

Synonyms

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air national guardair national guard

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"Life of Pi, about survival and faith, is more upbeat. It's also adapted from a book, and it requires a willing suspension of disbelief. For the shots in the boat, the production team created a digital tiger. Oscar-winning director Ang Lee enchants us with his other-worldly cinematography."

Etymology

Borrowed from Hokkien 洪 (Âng).

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