xvi

Frequency: Very High

Translation

num. Roman numeral 16.

Example Sentences

The XVI century was a period of great change in Europe.

She was born in the XVI arrondissement of Paris.

The XVI Olympiad was held in Melbourne, Australia.

The XVI amendment to the Constitution granted women the right to vote.

He is an expert in XVI century art.

The XVI dynasty ruled ancient Egypt for over a century.

The XVI note in the scale is a high C.

The XVI battalion was deployed to the front lines.

The XVI chapter of the book discusses the author's personal experiences.

The XVI annual conference will be held in Beijing next year.

Real-world Examples

New Pope Francis paid a visit to predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict, the XVI today.

Source: NPR News March 2013 Compilation

In September 1792, the revolutionary government arrested King Louis XVI and proclaimed a republic.

Source: Character Profile

They were at the Place Louis XVI.

Source: The Red and the Black (Part Two)

Look! It's the Louie the XVI I used to have in my playroom.

Source: 2 Broke Girls Season 2

The latter is the transition from ignorance to knowledge and Aristotle is clear in Poetics XVI that the best kind of recognition is accompanied by reversal.

Source: Simon Critchley - Tragedy the Greeks and Us

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