Wondji noted other species of malaria-carrying mosquitoes, like Anopheles gambiae, are starting to become resistant to pyrethroids, although that is occurring through a different biological mechanism.
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Anopheles
/əˈnɒfɪliːz/
Synonyms for "anopheles" (5 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
anopheline mosquitoes
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
malarial mosquitoesmalarial vectors
Related words (2)
Noun(2 words)
mosquito genusvector group
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: anopheline mosquitoes, malarial mosquitoes, malarial vectors, mosquito genus, vector group.
- Sentence evidence is available for anopheles, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "anopheles".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "anopheles"
Keep "anopheles" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
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3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
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If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "anopheles" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
4 entriesAnopheles dirusAnopheles funestusAnopheles gambiaeAnopheles stephensi
Collocations
5 entriesAnopheles gambiaeanopheline mosquitoesmalaria vectormalarial transmissionmosquito genus
Derivations
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Analogy with the malaria-carrying mosquito points to the various kinds of anopheles, and perhaps to some species of the ordinary mosquito or culex, as being possible bearers of the disease.
Source: wiktionary
[T]he whole business was a silly mistake due to a murderous-mouthed ignorance of the ease with which the same result could have been obtained by inoculation with anopheles vaccine and stegomyia emulsion.
Source: wiktionary
They slept again, then woke, and drowsed their way slowly towards the late afternoon when the unexpected fever awoke in him—an onslaught so sudden that the symptoms for her seemed instantly recognisable as a rogue attack of malaria. […] "I brought it back from the desert—they have been planting rice like fools, and now you get anopheles right up to the gates of Alexandria!"
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "anopheles"?
Closest matches include anopheline mosquitoes, malarial mosquitoes, malarial vectors, mosquito genus, vector group.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "anopheles"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.