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Pronunciation: [nˈanz] (IPA)

Nans is a word commonly used to refer to grandmothers in some parts of the world. However, there are other synonyms that can be used to refer to grandmothers, including granny, grandma, nana, grammy, and oma. Each of these is used affectionately to refer to a grandparent or elderly woman who is considered to be a matriarch of the family. While these words have different origins, they are commonly used interchangeably, and it is up to the speaker to decide which one is most appropriate depending on one's cultural background and personal preferences. Regardless of which one is used, they all carry similar meanings of endearment and respect.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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S.W., then ascend to the cave by NANS, 5 hrs.
"The South of France--East Half"
Charles Bertram Black
Perhaps the most beautiful excursion to be made from Salins is to the little town of NANS, and the source of the River Lison, a two hours' drive amid scenery of alternating loveliness and grandeur-vines everywhere as we climb upwards, our road curling round the mountain-sides, as a ribbon twisted round a sugar-loaf, and then having wound in and out jagged peaks covered with light foliage and abrupt slopes clad with vines, we come to the sombre pine-forests, passing from one forest to another, the air blowing upon us with sudden keenness.
"Holidays in Eastern France"
Matilda Betham-Edwards
No sooner do we emerge from these gloomy precincts than we come upon the pretty little village of NANS, smiling and glowing in a warm sunlit valley, and most enticing to us after the sombreness and chilliness of the mountain-tops.
"Holidays in Eastern France"
Matilda Betham-Edwards

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