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Minerva
mih-NUR-vuh
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The Roman goddess of wisdom, strategy, and crafts, equivalent to the Greek goddess Athena.
"The statue of Minerva stood at the entrance to the museum."
How to Use Minerva
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Roman goddess associated with wisdom and warfare strategy; also used as a given name.
Word Forms
Minervas plural, Minervas plural
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Etymology
A direct borrowing from Latin Minerva, the name of the Roman goddess.