Nara

/ˈnɑːrə/ proper noun

Definition

The National Archives and Records Administration, or a city in Japan that was the first permanent capital.

Etymology

As Japanese place name, from 'naru' meaning 'to become flat.' As acronym, formed from National Archives and Records Administration in 1985.

Kelly Says

Ancient Nara, Japan's capital from 710-794 CE, gave us some of Buddhism's most magnificent temples, while modern NARA preserves America's historical documents.

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