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• ascendancy — n. 1)to attain, gain ascendancy over 2) (a) clear cut; overwhelming ascendancy * * * [ə sendənsɪ] gain ascendancy over overwhelming ascendancy (a) clear cut to attain …   Combinatory dictionary

• Ascendancy (video game) — Infobox VG title = Ascendancy developer = The Logic Factory publisher = Virgin Interactive Entertainment designer = engine = released = 1995 genre = Turn based strategy (4X) modes = Single player ratings = ESRB: Everyone platforms = DOS, Windows… …   Wikipedia

• triumph — 1. noun /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmpf,ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/ a) A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest. the triumph of knowledge b) A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a …   Wiktionary

• Germany — • History divided by time periods, beginning with before 1556 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Germany     Germany     † …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Germany — /jerr meuh nee/, n. a republic in central Europe: after World War II divided into four zones, British, French, U.S., and Soviet, and in 1949 into East Germany and West Germany; East and West Germany were reunited in 1990. 84,068,216; 137,852 sq.… …   Universalium

• India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …   Universalium

• Spain — /spayn/, n. a kingdom in SW Europe. Including the Balearic and Canary islands, 39,244,195; 194,988 sq. mi. (505,019 sq. km). Cap.: Madrid. Spanish, España. * * * Spain Introduction Spain Background: Spain s powerful world empire of the 16th and… …   Universalium

• United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… …   Universalium

• colonialism, Western — ▪ politics Introduction       a political economic phenomenon whereby various European nations explored, conquered, settled, and exploited large areas of the world.       The age of modern colonialism began about 1500, following the European… …   Universalium

• Irish literature — Introduction       the body of written works produced by the Irish. This article discusses Irish literature written in English from about 1690; its history is closely linked with that of English literature. Irish language literature is treated… …   Universalium

• PROPHETS AND PROPHECY — This article is arranged according to the following outline: in the bible classifications nature of prophecy origin and function dreams divination pre classical prophets terminology group prophecy ecstasy group life of prophets role in society… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism