“Ban” or “Bann”—Which to use?

“Ban” or “Bann”

Overview

ban / bann are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

ban: (noun) 100 bani equal 1 leu in Moldova. (noun) 100 bani equal 1 leu in Romania. (noun) an official prohibition or edict against something. (verb) forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper). (verb) prohibit especially by legal means or social pressure.

bann: NA

Pronunciation

ban: b·AE·n

bann: b·AE·n

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Examples in Context

Examples of “ban”

…Tuesday October 14, 2008, to ban clothing and hats as well…
…coverage of his own permanent ban from YouTube.
…a BBC article about Robinson's ban from social media websites following…
…against the length of the ban was successful and with the…
…them from joining and we ban them when they cross the…
…South Africa ruled against the ban of children without birth certificates…
exempted from a national ban on letting out toilet waste…
However, the ban was waived on a large…
However, no ban was ordered in the ICTY…
…officials in Virginia moved to ban the wearing of campaign paraphernalia.

Examples of “bann”

…Sie werden euch in den Bann tun, BWV 183
…Vampire Slayer (Buffy – Im Bann der Dämonen) (1998–2005)
…distance across the Lower River Bann (to the east) and Inishrush…
…Kelly, SDLP, MLA for Upper Bann since 2003; Deputy Leader of…
…to the West whilst the Bann Valley and the higher summits…

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