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anta

1 American  
[an-tuh] / ˈæn tə /

noun

Architecture.

plural

antae, antas

  1. a rectangular pier or pilaster formed by thickening the end of a masonry wall, and in a classical temple marking one boundary of the portico.

ANTA 2 American  
[an-tuh] / ˈæn tə /

noun

  1. a privately supported organization, chartered by Congress in 1935, for the encouragement and advancement of professional and nonprofessional theater.

anta British  
/ ˈæntə /

noun

  1. architect a pilaster attached to the end of a side wall or sometimes to the side of a doorway

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Etymology

Origin of anta1

First recorded in 1660–70; from Latin antae (plural noun only) “pilasters, square pilasters”; in antis ( def. )

Origin of ANTA2

A(merican) N(ational) T(heatre and) A(cademy)

Example Sentences

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Nike rival Anta Sports opened its first North American retail store in Beverly Hills earlier this month as it seeks to expand its international presence.

From Los Angeles Times

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has also been spotted donning personalized Anta shoes.

From Los Angeles Times

Anta is already the largest sportswear company in China, with annual sales of more than $10 billion worldwide.

From Los Angeles Times

The store opened Feb. 13 with an event attended by Dallas Mavericks players Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson, both former Nike athletes who have signed endorsement deals with Anta.

From Los Angeles Times

The new store reflects Anta’s “commitment to the U.S. market,” Anta brand’s Chief Executive Samuel Tsui said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

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