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NARA

NARA

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An independent US agency that keeps and shares government records like papers of past presidents
  • proper noun
  • /ˈnɑːrə/
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  • Many researchers rely on NARA for access to historical documents and government records.

Examples

  • The Center for Legislative Archives at the NARA has begun a project to prepare comprehensive indexes to petitions made directly to Congress.

    Academic text (2009)

  • Throughout her career, Tanaka was based in the Kansai region: first in Osaka and then the remote area of Asuka, Nara.

    Academic text (2013)

  • Adams found changes in users and the use of electronic records by analyzing administrative records collected for many years from NARA's electronic records reference program.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Besides the deer, Nara is one of the ancient capitals of Japan and has well-preserved temples.

    Blog text (15)

  • The Southeast Branch of the NARA is located at 5780 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, Georgia, 30260.

    Academic text (2009)

  • The National Archives and Records Administration, known as NARA, plays a vital role in preserving U.S. history.

  • According to a recent report, NARA is responsible for managing the presidential libraries across the country.

Synonyms

National Archives and Records Administration
vsNARA
  • Formal
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An independent US agency that keeps and cares for federal records and historic documents

is the agency's common abbreviation used instead of the full official name

Surface Forms

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Morphology

NARA = N + A + R + A

NARA is an initialism (acronym) formed from the names of institution components; the letters themselves do not allow a learner to derive the agency meaning without knowing the expansion.

Etymology

The word NARA comes from the first letters of National, Archives, Records, and Administration, so it is a short name made from the agency's full title. That helps you remember it is the U.S. office that 'keeps' and cares for government records, including presidential libraries.