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- NASAproper noun
National Aeronautics and Space Administration; the U.S. government agency responsible for space exploration and aeronautics research.
- NATOproper noun
North Atlantic Treaty Organization; a military alliance of North American and European countries.
- NSAnoun
National Security Agency; a United States intelligence agency responsible for signals intelligence and cybersecurity.
- NYPDnoun
New York Police Department; the primary law enforcement agency of New York City.
- Nadiaproper noun
A female given name of Slavic origin, meaning "hope."
- Nadineproper noun
A female given name of French origin, derived from the Russian name Nadia.
- Namproper noun
(informal) Short for Vietnam, especially in the context of the Vietnam War.
- Nancyproper noun
A female given name, originally a diminutive of Ann or Anne.
- Naomiproper noun
A female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "pleasantness."
- Naplesproper noun
A major city in southern Italy, capital of the Campania region.
- Napoleonproper noun
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), French military leader and emperor.
- Nashproper noun
An English surname.
- Nashvilleproper noun
The capital city of Tennessee, USA, known as a center for country music.
- Natproper noun
A diminutive of the given names Nathan, Nathaniel, or Natalie.
- Nataliaproper noun
A female given name of Latin origin, meaning "Christmas Day" or "birthday."
- Natalieproper noun
A female given name of Latin origin, meaning "Christmas Day."
- Natashaproper noun
A female given name of Russian origin, a diminutive of Natalia.
- Nateproper noun
A male given name, a diminutive of Nathan or Nathaniel.
- Nathanproper noun
A male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "he gave."
- Normannoun
A member of the people of Normandy who conquered England in 1066.
- Normandynoun
A region in northern France, historically associated with the Normans and the D-Day landings of World War II.
- Norrisnoun
An English surname of French origin meaning "northerner."
- Nortonnoun
An English surname and place name meaning "north town."
- Norwaynoun
A country in Northern Europe, occupying the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula.
- Norwegianadjective
(adjective) Relating to Norway, its people, or its language.
- Novaknoun
A Slavic surname meaning "new" or "newcomer."
- Novembernoun
The eleventh month of the year, following October and preceding December.
- nainterjection
An informal variant of "no" or "nah," used to express negation or refusal.
- naannoun
A type of soft, leavened flatbread traditionally baked in a tandoor oven, originating from South Asian cuisine.
- nabverb
To catch or seize someone, especially a criminal or wrongdoer.
- nabbedverb
Past tense of nab; caught or seized someone, especially a criminal.
- nabbingverb
Present participle of nab; the act of catching or seizing someone.
- nabsverb
Third person singular present tense of nab; catches or seizes someone.
- nacellenoun
A streamlined housing or enclosure on an aircraft, typically containing an engine, cargo, or crew.
- nachosnoun
A Mexican dish consisting of tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, often served with additional toppings such as salsa, jalapenos, sour cream, or guacamole.
- nadanoun
Nothing; zero (borrowed from Spanish, used informally in English).
- nadirnoun
(Astronomy) The point on the celestial sphere directly below an observer, opposite to the zenith.
- naffadjective
(British informal) Lacking quality or style; unfashionable, tacky, or uncool.
- nagverb
To annoy or irritate someone with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging.
- naggedverb
Past tense of nag; persistently annoyed or found fault with someone.
- naggingadjective
Persistently annoying or finding fault.
- nagsverb
Third person singular of nag; persistently annoys or finds fault with someone.
- nahinterjection
An informal way of saying "no."
- naifnoun
A naive or inexperienced person, especially one who is unsophisticated or innocent.
- nailnoun
A small metal spike with a broadened flat head, driven into wood to join things together or serve as a peg.
- nailedverb
Past tense and past participle of "nail"; fastened with nails.
- nailingverb
Present participle of nail; fastening or securing something with nails.
- nailsnoun
Plural of nail; metal spikes used for fastening.
- naiveadjective
Lacking experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocent and unsophisticated.
- naivelyadverb
In a naive manner; showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.