Kirk
kɜːrk
Definition

Definition of Kirk - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
fictionfictional starship captain in Star Trek
  • Captain Kirk explored the galaxy.
chief commander leader
2.
churchTECH.UKthe Presbyterian Church of ScotlandTECH.UK
  • Many Scots attend the Kirk on Sundays.
church congregation
3.
nameTECH.habitational surname from Middle EnglishTECH.
  • James Kirk was a famous explorer.
4.
ScotlandTECH.UKsmall settlement in Caithness ScotlandTECH.UK
  • Kirk is a quiet place in the Highlands.
hamlet village
5.
CanadaTECH.community in West Nipissing Ontario CanadaTECH.
  • Kirk is located in northern Ontario.
community town village
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Origin of Kirk

Scottish, kirk (church)

Examples of Kirk in a sentence

  • Fans admired Kirk's leadership on the starship.
  • The Kirk has a long history in Scotland.
  • She was married in the local Kirk.
  • The Kirk family has lived here for generations.
  • She discovered her Kirk ancestry through genealogy research.
  • Kirk has a rich history and beautiful landscapes.

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  1. French:Kirk, ...
  2. German:Kirk, Familienname englischen Ursprungs, ...
  3. Italian:Kirk, ...
  4. Spanish:Kirk, ...
  5. Portuguese:Kirk, ...
  6. Chinese:柯克, 教会, ...
  7. Japanese:カーク船長, カーク, ...
  8. Arabic:كِيرْك, كنيسة اسكتلندا, ...
  9. Hebrew:קִירְק, קֶרְק, ...
  10. Russian:Кирк, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Кірк, Керк, ...
  12. Hindi:किर्क, स्कॉटलैंड का प्रेस्बिटेरियन चर्च, ...
kirk UK
kɜːrk
See also: church (US)

Definition of kirk - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

worship houseRareUKchurch building, especially in ScotlandRareUK
  • The old kirk stood at the village center.
  • The kirk hosted a wedding last Saturday.
  • Tourists admired the ancient kirk.
chapel church
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Images of kirk

  • kirk: church building, especially in Scotland
    church building, especially in Scotland

Origin of kirk

Old Norse, kirkja (church)

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  1. French:église, ...
  2. German:Kirche, ...
  3. Italian:kirk, ...
  4. Spanish:iglesia, ...
  5. Portuguese:igreja, ...
  6. Chinese:教堂, ...
  7. Japanese:教会, ...
  8. Arabic:كَنِيسَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:כְּנֵסִיָּה, ...
  10. Russian:кирка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:церква, ...
  12. Hindi:चर्च भवन, ...
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