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Pilate, Pontius

Pi late, Pontius |ˈpīlət ˈpaɪlət | (died c. ad 36 ), Roman procurator of Judaea c. 26 – c. 36. He is known for presiding at the trial of Jesus Christ and authorizing his crucifixion.

 

Pilates

Pi la tes |piˈlätēz pɪˌlɑtiz | noun a system of exercises using special apparatus, designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and enhance mental awareness: this quest for better training has led many dancers to Pilates | [ as modifier ] : the Pilates method. ORIGIN 1960s: named after German physical fitness specialist Joseph Pilates (1880 –1967 ), who devised the system.

 

Oxford Dictionary

Pilate, Pontius

Pilate, Pontius |ˈpʌɪlət | (died c. 36 ad ), Roman procurator of Judaea c. 26 – c. 36. He is remembered for presiding at the trial of Jesus Christ and authorizing his crucifixion.

 

Pilates

Pilates |pɪˈlɑːtiːz | noun a system of exercises using special apparatus, designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and enhance mental awareness: this quest for better training has led many dancers to Pilates | [ as modifier ] : the Pilates method. ORIGIN 1960s: named after the German physical fitness specialist Joseph Pilates (1880 –1967 ), who devised the system.

 

Duden Dictionary

Pilates

Pi la tes Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Pil a tes |das Pilates; Genitiv: des Pilates nach dem deutschen Erfinder J. H. Pilates (1880 –1967 )Fitnesstraining mit gymnastischen Übungen oder mit speziellen Übungsgeräten

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

Pilate

Pi late /páɪlət /名詞 聖書 ピラト 〘Pontius /pɑ́n (t )ʃəs |pɔ́ntiəs /; キリストを処刑したローマのユダヤ総督 〙.

 

Pilates

Pi la tes /pɪlǽtiz |-lɑ́ː -/名詞 U ピラティス 〘美容体操の一種 〙.