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Events in the year 2009 in Spain. Monarch – Juan Carlos I Prime Minister – José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero Andalusia: until 7 April: Manuel Chaves 7 April–22
2009_in_Spain
Country in Southern and Western Europe
Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the southernmost point
Spain
Answer to the question 'How do you define yourself in religious matters?' in Spain (CIS survey; sample size: 4,020; April 2026) Non-Practicing Catholic
Religion_in_Spain
Part of the Moroccan diaspora
Moroccans in Spain (Arabic: المغاربة في إسبانيا; Spanish: Marroquíes en España) are the largest immigrant group in Spain. As of 2025, 1,165,955 Moroccans
Moroccans_in_Spain
International border
attracted many Spanish settlers; as a result, when Portugal regained its independence from Spain in 1640 Ceuta opted to remain with Spain, a situation Portugal
Morocco–Spain_border
report cases of swine flu, in late April 2009. On 27 April, Spain confirmed the first case of Swine influenza in Europe. The patient was a 23-year-old man
2009 swine flu pandemic in Spain
2009_swine_flu_pandemic_in_Spain
Motor car race
2009 at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmeló, Spain. It was the fifth race of the 2009 Formula One season. It resulted in a one-two finish by Brawn GP drivers
2009_Spanish_Grand_Prix
This is a list of Spanish television related events in 2009. Unknown: TV channel Castilla–La Mancha TV 2 starts broadcasting. 2 February: TV channel tvG2
2009_in_Spanish_television
Economic situation in Spain
The 2008–2014 Spanish financial crisis, also known as the Great Recession in Spain or the Great Spanish Depression, began in 2008 during the 2008 financial
2008–2014 Spanish financial crisis
2008–2014_Spanish_financial_crisis
First-level administrative divisions of Spain
communities (Spanish: comunidades autónomas, singular: comunidad autónoma) are the first-level administrative divisions of Spain, created in accordance
Autonomous communities of Spain
Autonomous_communities_of_Spain
and crimes in Spain was 46 per 1,000 people in 2009. In 2013 Spain had one of the lowest crime rates in Europe. Censorship in Spain Spain's law enforcement
Crime_in_Spain
Men's association football team
The Spain national football team have represented Spain in men's international football competition since 1920. They are governed by the Royal Spanish Football
Spain_national_football_team
A list of Spanish-produced and co-produced feature films released in Spain in 2009. When applicable, the domestic theatrical release date is favoured.
List_of_Spanish_films_of_2009
Tourism in Spain is a major component of the national economy. In 2024, domestic and international tourism combined accounted for 12.6% of Spain’s GDP (200
Tourism_in_Spain
Terrorism in Spain has been committed by various groups and people. There have been several phases of terrorism in Spain. Spain was notably affected by
Terrorism_in_Spain
Ethnic group
of the population of Spain. 2009 statistics of Spain's Instituto Nacional de Estadística showed 35,686 Indian citizens in Spain; this figure does not
Indians_in_Spain
Calendar year
Razón. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on August 7, 2009. Retrieved September 1, 2009. (in Spanish) Foster, Peter (August 16, 2009). "Taiwan president
2009
Carlos Sastre's 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 triumphs in the Tour de France. The Spanish men's football team won the Euros in 2008, 2012, and 2024, alongside
Sport_in_Spain
Heathen organisation in Spain
first legal pagan wedding in mainland Spain since the Visigothic era in Barcelona on 23 December 2007. In Albacete in 2009, COE completed the first temple
Odinist Community of Spain – Ásatrú
Odinist_Community_of_Spain_–_Ásatrú
Korean films of 2009 List of Spanish films of 2009 List of Tamil films of 2009 List of Telugu films of 2009 List of Turkish films of 2009 List of action
2009_in_film
the most popular sport in Spain, with 61% of the population interested in it. Spain has some of the most influential teams in Europe (Real Madrid, Barcelona
Football_in_Spain
This is a list of the largest metropolitan areas in Spain by population. Estimates are from the following sources: the "Functional Urban Areas" (FUAs)
List of metropolitan areas in Spain
List_of_metropolitan_areas_in_Spain
Spain is a predominantly Christian nation located in Western Europe, with an Islamic presence dating back to the Early Middle Ages. In the modern era,
Islam_in_Spain
Anarchism in Spain has historically gained some support and influence, especially before Francisco Franco's victory in the Spanish Civil War of 1936–1939
Anarchism_in_Spain
Occupation of unused land or derelict buildings in Spain
Squatting in Spain refers to the occupation of unused or derelict buildings or land without the permission of the owner. In Francoist Spain migrant workers
Squatting_in_Spain
self-definition in Spain (CIS survey; sample size: 3,935; February 2023) Practicing Catholic (18.5%) Non-Practicing Catholic (37.5%) Believer in another religion
Irreligion_in_Spain
The Spanish telephone numbering plan is the allocation of telephone numbers in Spain. It was previously regulated by the Comisión del Mercado de las Telecomunicaciones
Telephone_numbers_in_Spain
Prostitution in Spain is not addressed by any specific law, but a number of activities related to it, such as pimping, are illegal. In 2016, UNAIDS estimated
Prostitution_in_Spain
hemp in Spain have a long and rich history. The plant has grown feral on the Iberian peninsula since prehistory and has been intensely cultivated, in particular
Cannabis_in_Spain
Period of Spanish history (1936–1975)
Francoist Spain (Spanish: España franquista), also known as Fascist Spain, Falangist Spain, the Franco regime, or the Franco dictatorship, officially the
Francoist_Spain
Pensions in Spain consist of a mandatory state pension scheme, and voluntary company and individual pension provision. The state pension scheme is part
Pensions_in_Spain
Romance language
originated in the Kingdom of Castile, a historical kingdom in north-central Spain. Today, it is a global language with 519 million native speakers, mainly in the
Spanish_language
Immigration to Spain, which had been very low for much of the country's history, increased sharply in the early 21st century. For example, in 1998, immigrants
Immigration_to_Spain
Education in Spain is compulsory and free for all children aged between 6 and 16 years and is supported by the national government together with the governments
Education_in_Spain
Ethnic group
de 2009. Datos provisionales, Spain: Instituto Nacional de Estadística, 2009, retrieved 2009-06-13 Keene, Judith (2001), "Snow boots in sunny Spain: White
Russians_in_Spain
was held in Spain on 7 June 2009 as part of the concurrent EU-wide election to the 7th European Parliament. All 50 seats allocated to the Spanish constituency
2009 European Parliament election in Spain
2009_European_Parliament_election_in_Spain
Annual association football award event in France
The 2009 Ballon d'Or (lit. '2009 Golden Ball'), given to the best football player in the world as judged by an international panel of sports journalists
2009_Ballon_d'Or
Racism in Spain (Spanish: Racismo en España) can be traced back to any historical era, during which social, economic and political conflicts have efficiently
Racism_in_Spain
Events in the year 2026 in Spain. Monarch – Felipe VI Prime Minister – Pedro Sánchez (Sánchez III Government) President of the Congress of Deputies –
2026_in_Spain
The Spanish motorway (highway) network is the third largest in the world, by length. As of 2025[update], there are 17,228 km (10,705 mi) of High Capacity
Highways_in_Spain
2009 romance film by Sebastián Cordero
Rage (Spanish: Rabia) is a 2009 Mexican-Spanish romance film directed by Sebastián Cordero. Martina García as Rosa Gustavo Sánchez Parra as José María
Rage_(2009_Spanish_film)
Member of the Spanish royal family (born 2007)
sister, in September 2009, Doña Sofía started her education at the Escuela Infantil Guardia Real, the daycare for the children of the Spanish Royal Guard
Infanta_Sofía_of_Spain
Abortion in Spain is legal upon request up to 14 weeks of pregnancy, and at later stages in cases of risk to the life or health of the woman or serious
Abortion_in_Spain
leaving over a quarter of Spain's workforce unemployed by 2012. In aggregate, GDP decreased almost 9% during 2009–2013. In 2012, the government officially
Economy_of_Spain
Hinduism is a minority religion in Spain, with an estimated population of approximately 75,000 adherents as of 2024, representing about 0.11% of the national
Hinduism_in_Spain
Slavery in Spain began in the 15th century and reached its peak in the 16th century. The history of Spanish enslavement of Africans began with Portuguese
Slavery_in_Spain
Ethnic group
Turks in Spain (Turkish: İspanya'daki Türkler), or Spanish Turks, refers to ethnic Turks who have emigrated to Spain as well as the growing Spanish-born
Turks_in_Spain
rights in Spain rank among the highest in the world, having undergone significant advancements within recent decades. Among ancient Romans in Spain, sexual
LGBTQ_rights_in_Spain
Ethnic group
residents in Spain. Out of these, 169,733 were Spanish citizens and 260,544 had not yet acquired Spanish citizenship. During the 2008–2014 Spanish financial
Peruvians_in_Spain
Corruption in Spain is a large concern. Political corruption is defined as the action or inaction of one or more real persons managing public resources
Corruption_in_Spain
Public holidays celebrated in Spain include a mix of religious (Roman Catholic), national and regional observances. Each municipality is allowed to have
Public_holidays_in_Spain
This is a list of the Spanish PROMUSICAE Top 20 Singles number-ones of 2009. 2009 in music List of number-one hits in Spain Singles chart on Spanishcharts
List of number-one singles of 2009 (Spain)
List_of_number-one_singles_of_2009_(Spain)
The 1978 Spanish Constitution bans capital punishment in Spain, except for wartime offences. Spain completely abolished capital punishment for all offenses
Capital_punishment_in_Spain
religious liberties to minorities. As of 2009, there reportedly were 1.5 million Protestants living in Spain. In 2018, figures released by the national
Protestantism_in_Spain
This is a list of the 50 members of the European Parliament for Spain in the 2009 to 2014 session. Two people from Socialist Workers' Party, one from
List of members of the European Parliament for Spain, 2009–2014
List_of_members_of_the_European_Parliament_for_Spain,_2009–2014
This article is about the Internet in Spain. In the 2022 Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), Spain ranked 3rd in Connectivity, supported by its advanced
Internet_in_Spain
Kingdom of the Spanish Empire (1521–1821)
New Spain, officially the Viceroyalty of New Spain (Spanish: Virreinato de Nueva España [birejˈnato ðe ˈnweβa esˈpaɲa]; Nahuatl languages: Yankwik Kaxtillan
New_Spain
Uruguayans in Spain are people born in Uruguay who emigrated to Spain. As of 2022, there are over 80,000 Uruguayans living in Spain, mostly in Catalonia
Uruguayans_in_Spain
54 members of the European Parliament for Spain in the 2004 to 2009 session. List of the 54 MEPs from Spain with Photos on one page and links for more
List of members of the European Parliament for Spain, 2004–2009
List_of_members_of_the_European_Parliament_for_Spain,_2004–2009
Political position and movement
Republicanism in Spain is a political position and historical movement that advocates the reestablishment of a republic in Spain in place of the Spanish monarchy
Republicanism_in_Spain
Ethnic group
residing in Spain, including those with Spanish citizenship, comprised 468,751. Ecuadorians in Spain are the fifth largest diaspora community in Spain as of
Ecuadorians_in_Spain
Conscription in Spain, colloquially known as the mili in Spanish, began in the late 18th and 19th centuries and ended in December 2001. In the 18th century
Conscription_in_Spain
Political ideology
Federalism in Spain began in the 1830s, although it has its roots in the 1790s. The first and only attempt to establish a federal state in Spain occurred
Federalism_in_Spain
Antisemitism in Spain is the expression through words or actions of an ideology of hatred towards Jews on Spanish soil. Christian anti-Judaism began with
Antisemitism_in_Spain
Football league season
The 2009–10 Tercera División was the fourth tier of football in Spain. Play started on 29 August 2009 and ended on 20 June 2010 with the promotion play-off
2009–10_Tercera_División
Law enforcement in Spain is carried out by numerous organizations, with different duties and jurisdictions. Police officers in Spain are permanent public
Law_enforcement_in_Spain
Freemasonry in Spain (Spanish: Masonería) is first recorded in 1728, in an English lodge. As various papal bulls condemned Freemasonry the Spanish Inquisition
Freemasonry_in_Spain
The history of Spain dates to contact between the pre-Roman peoples of the Mediterranean coast of the Iberian Peninsula with the Greeks and Phoenicians
History_of_Spain
Topics referred to by the same term
Spain, spáin, spàin, or 'spáin in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Spain is a sovereign state in southwestern Europe. Spain may also refer to: Spain Rodriguez
Spain_(disambiguation)
Autonomous community in the northwest of Spain
gə-LISH-(ee-)ə) is an autonomous community of Spain and historic nationality under Spanish law. Located in the northwest Iberian Peninsula, it includes
Galicia_(Spain)
Tennis is highly popular in Spain, and many professional Spanish tennis players have achieved international success. After a slow start throughout the
Tennis_in_Spain
status of women in Spain has evolved from the country's earliest history, culture, and social norms. Throughout the late 20th century, Spain has undergone
Women_in_Spain
1936–1939 civil war in Spain
fascism and communism. The Nationalists won the war in early 1939, and ruled Spain until Franco's death in November 1975. The war began after the partial failure
Spanish_Civil_War
Ethnic group
centred in Valencia, Barcelona, and Madrid. Spain was the fourth most popular country of destination for emigrating Armenians in 2011. Before 2009, there
Armenians_in_Spain
of 1 April 2026, Spain had a total population of 49,687,120. Spain's population surpassed 49 million inhabitants for the first time in 2025. Its population
Demographics_of_Spain
happened in the year 2000 in Spain. Monarch: Juan Carlos I Prime Minister: José María Aznar March - Aznar's Popular Party won the general election in a landslide
2000_in_Spain
Buddhism (Spanish: Budismo) is the fourth-largest religion in Spain. The presence of Buddhism in Spain began in the late 1970s, brought from other parts
Buddhism_in_Spain
Romanian emigrant community in Spain
foreigners in Spain, after Moroccans. As of 2025[update], there were 609,270 Romanian citizens and 521,181 people born in Romania living in Spain. Most of
Romanians_in_Spain
Ethnic group in Spain
Colombians in Spain dates back to the 19th century. Colombians are a large migrant community in Spain, numbering over 1 million. Colombians in Spain are the
Colombians_in_Spain
events in the history of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) that took place in Spain. 589 – The Visigothic kingdom in Spain is converted
LGBTQ_history_in_Spain
Political party in Spain
The Internet Party (Partido de Internet in Spanish) is a political party founded on November 22, 2009 in Spain that tries to develop a liquid democracy
Internet_Party_(Spain)
International football delegation
Spain is one of the most experienced nations in FIFA World Cup history, having made 17 appearances in the tournament's 23 editions. Spain has reached
Spain_at_the_FIFA_World_Cup
country. In 2009, Spain exported about 3% of the electricity it produced. The volume of renewable electricity produced in 2009 was 5% greater than in 2004
Electricity_sector_in_Spain
Municipality in Basque Country, Spain
Tolosa (Spanish and Basque: [toˈlosa]) is a town and municipality in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa, in northern Spain. It is located in the valley of
Tolosa,_Spain
King of Spain from 1556 to 1598
13 September 1598), sometimes known in Spain as Philip the Prudent (Spanish: Felipe el Prudente), was King of Spain from 1556, King of Portugal from 1580
Philip_II_of_Spain
Place in Castile and León, Spain
Fuente Encalada is a municipality located in the province of Zamora, Castile and León, Spain. At the 2009 census (INE) the municipality had a population
Fuente_Encalada
popular sport in Spain, directly behind association football. The top Spanish League, Liga ACB, is a member of ULEB, and the top Spanish League teams can
Basketball_in_Spain
Events in the year 1644 in Spain. King: Philip IV May 26 - Portuguese Restoration War: Battle of Montijo "Philip IV - king of Spain and Portugal". Encyclopedia
1644_in_Spain
bribing Spaniards in second world war". TheGuardian.com. 22 May 2013. Stockey, Gareth (2009). Gibraltar: A dagger in the spine of Spain?. Sussex Academic
Spain_during_World_War_II
Municipality and town in Castile and León, Spain
Rezmondo is a municipality and town located in the province of Burgos, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2009 census (INE), the municipality has a population
Rezmondo
from the year 1632 in Spain Monarch – Philip IV 11 February – Francisco de Aguiar y Seijas July 22 – Juan Niño de Tabora, Spanish general and governor
1632_in_Spain
Bilateral relations
Morocco and Spain maintain extensive diplomatic, commercial, and military ties. The Morocco–Spain border separates the plazas de soberanía (including
Morocco–Spain_relations
newspapers in Spain includes daily and weekly Spanish newspapers issued in Spain. In 1950 the number of daily newspapers in circulation in Spain was 104;
List_of_newspapers_in_Spain
Capital and largest city of Spain
is the capital and most populous city of Spain. It had a population of over 3.4 million in the city proper in 2025, and a metropolitan area population
Madrid
Colonial empire between 1492 and 1976
Spanish Empire, sometimes referred to as the Hispanic Monarchy or the Catholic Monarchy, was a colonial empire that existed between 1492 and 1976. In
Spanish_Empire
There are three official Academic Awards in Spain. At the end of each Academic year, students of Spain who attained the highest overall grades during
Academic_Awards_in_Spain
Events in the year 1942 in Spain. Caudillo: Francisco Franco August 16 - Begoña Bombing January 2 - Jesús Glaría, footballer. (died 1978) February 4 -
1942_in_Spain
Events in the year 1918 in Spain. Monarch: Alfonso XIII President of the Council of Ministers: until 22 March: Manuel García-Prieto, Marquis of Alhucemas
1918_in_Spain
at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain and ended on 25 October at Ciudad del Motor de Aragón in Alcañiz, also in Spain; and consisted of fourteen
2009 Formul'Academy Euro Series
2009_Formul'Academy_Euro_Series
Ethnic group
Latin America. According to Spain's National Statistical Institute, 4,898 Japanese citizens resided in the country as of 2009[update]; Japan's Ministry
Japanese_people_in_Spain
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Surname or Lastname
English (also established in Ireland)
English (also established in Ireland) : habitational name from for example Barcroft in Haworth, West Yorkshire, so named with Old English bere ‘barley’ + croft ‘paddock’, ‘smallholding’.This is the name of a family established in Ireland by William Barcroft (1612–96). They can be traced to the parish of Barcroft, Lancashire, in the reign of Henry III (1216–72).
Female
Irish
Variant spelling of Irish Gaelic LÃadan, LÃADÃIN means "grey lady."
Surname or Lastname
Scottish (also found in Ireland)
Scottish (also found in Ireland) : reduced form of McDow. This surname is borne by a sept of the Buchanans.English : variant of Daw.Americanized spelling of Dutch Douw, an Old Frisian personal name.Americanized spelling of German Dau.Henry Dow (1634–1707), NH soldier and statesman, was born at Ormsby in Norfolkshire, England. His father migrated with his family to Watertown in the colony of Massachusetts Bay in 1637 and moved to Hampton in the province of NH in 1644. Henry became an influential and prosperous figure in Hampton. He married twice and had four sons.
Surname or Lastname
English (formerly common in Kent)
English (formerly common in Kent) : unexplained. This name seems to have died out in Britain.
Female
Irish
Irish form of French Madeline, MADAILÉIN means "of Magdala."
Surname or Lastname
English (common in West Yorkshire)
English (common in West Yorkshire) : habitational name from Hainworth in West Yorkshire, named from the Old English personal name Hagena + Old English worð ‘enclosure’.English (common in West Yorkshire) : habitational name from Ainsworth in Lancashire, from the Old English personal name Ægen + worð ‘enclosure’. Names such as de Haynesworth and de Heynesworth occur in the surrounding area in the 14th century.
Surname or Lastname
English (found chiefly in the West Midlands and in Ireland)
English (found chiefly in the West Midlands and in Ireland) : habitational name from Hodnet in Shropshire, or any of various places called Hoddnant in Wales. The place names are from Welsh hawdd ‘pleasant’, ‘peaceful’ + nant ‘valley’, ‘stream’.
Surname or Lastname
Swedish (common in Finland)
Swedish (common in Finland) : ornamental name formed with the common surname suffix -in and an unexplained first element.German : unexplained.English : unexplained.Spanish (FarÃn) : unexplained.
Surname or Lastname
English (also found in Ireland)
English (also found in Ireland) : from a pet form of Lamb 1 and 2.
Surname or Lastname
English (found mainly in Wales)
English (found mainly in Wales) : variant of Glasscock 2.
Surname or Lastname
English (common in Lancashire)
English (common in Lancashire) : habitational name from Sharples Hall near Bolton, probably so called from Old English scearp ‘sharp’, i.e. ‘steep’ + lǣs ‘pasture’.
Surname or Lastname
English (also established in Ireland)
English (also established in Ireland) : from a pet form of the personal name Pell.English (also established in Ireland) : nickname from Old French pele ‘bald’.
Surname or Lastname
English (common in East Anglia)
English (common in East Anglia) : occupational name for a servant or a shepherd, from Middle English grÅm(e) ‘boy’, ‘servant’ (of uncertain origin), which in some places was specialized to mean ‘shepherd’.
Male
Croatian
, goodness.
Surname or Lastname
English (also frequent in Wales)
English (also frequent in Wales) : patronymic from the personal name Watkin.
Surname or Lastname
English (also found in Wales)
English (also found in Wales) : patronymic from the Middle English personal name Jenk, a back-formation from Jenkin with the removal of the supposed Anglo-Norman French diminutive suffix -in.Joseph Jenks (1602–83), the descendant of an old Welsh family, was born in England and traveled to Saugus, near Lynn, MA, in 1642 to assist in the development of America’s first iron works. His son, Joseph Jenckes (sic), followed in 1650, founded Pawtucket, RI, and raised four sons who held places of respect and distinction in RI, including one who served as governor for five years.
Boy/Male
French, German, Polish
Long
Surname or Lastname
English (rare in England)
English (rare in England) : variant of Hug 1.
Surname or Lastname
English (rare in England)
English (rare in England) : apparently a habitational name from Huccaby in Devon, possibly so named from Old English woh ‘crooked’ + byge ‘river bend’, or Uckerby in North Yorkshire, named with an unattested Old Norse personal name, Úkyrri or Útkári, + býr ‘farmstead’.
Surname or Lastname
English (frequent in eastern England)
English (frequent in eastern England) : ethnic name from Norman French aleman ‘German’ or alemayne ‘Germany’ (Late Latin Alemannus and Alemannia, from a Germanic tribal name that probably originally meant ‘all the men’). In some cases the surname may be from the region of Normandy known as Allemagne (south of Caen), probably named as a Germanic-speaking enclave in a Celtic area in Roman times. In North America, the form Allman has probably absorbed some cases of cognates from other languages, in particular Spanish Aleman and French Alleman.German (Allmann) : variant of Allemann (see Alleman) or in some cases probably an Americanized form of the same name.
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Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Lord Shiva
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Lord Rama Wife Name; In Naradha's Hand Veena
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a minor place so named near Keighley in West Yorkshire.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Singularity
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
A Person who has No Enemy
Boy/Male
Norse
Tree fighter.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Water
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
God's Blessing
Girl/Female
Tamil
Flower
Girl/Female
Biblical
Those who come from pilgrimage or fight.
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n.
A reentrant angle; a nook or corner.
v. t.
To inclose; to take in; to harvest.
prep.
With reference to physical surrounding, personal states, etc., abstractly denoted; as, I am in doubt; the room is in darkness; to live in fear.
prep.
With reference to character, reach, scope, or influence considered as establishing a limitation; as, to be in one's favor.
prep.
With reference to circumstances or conditions; as, he is in difficulties; she stood in a blaze of light.
prep.
The specific signification of in is situation or place with respect to surrounding, environment, encompassment, etc. It is used with verbs signifying being, resting, or moving within limits, or within circumstances or conditions of any kind conceived of as limiting, confining, or investing, either wholly or in part. In its different applications, it approaches some of the meanings of, and sometimes is interchangeable with, within, into, on, at, of, and among.
adv.
With privilege or possession; -- used to denote a holding, possession, or seisin; as, in by descent; in by purchase; in of the seisin of her husband.
adv.
Not out; within; inside. In, the preposition, becomes an adverb by omission of its object, leaving it as the representative of an adverbial phrase, the context indicating what the omitted object is; as, he takes in the situation (i. e., he comprehends it in his mind); the Republicans were in (i. e., in office); in at one ear and out at the other (i. e., in or into the head); his side was in (i. e., in the turn at the bat); he came in (i. e., into the house).
prep.
With reference to movement or tendency toward a certain limit or environment; -- sometimes equivalent to into; as, to put seed in the ground; to fall in love; to end in death; to put our trust in God.
n.
An old game played with four dice. In signified a doublet, or two dice alike; in-and-in, either two doubles, or the four dice alike.
prep.
With reference to space or place; as, he lives in Boston; he traveled in Italy; castles in the air.
prep.
With reference to a limit of time; as, in an hour; it happened in the last century; in all my life.
prep.
With reference to a whole which includes or comprises the part spoken of; as, the first in his family; the first regiment in the army.
n.
One who is in office; -- the opposite of out.
prep.
A prefix from Eng. prep. in, also from Lat. prep. in, meaning in, into, on, among; as, inbred, inborn, inroad; incline, inject, intrude. In words from the Latin, in- regularly becomes il- before l, ir- before r, and im- before a labial; as, illusion, irruption, imblue, immigrate, impart. In- is sometimes used with an simple intensive force.