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minerva

/mɪˈnɜːr.və/

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noun

/mɪˈnɜːr.və/C1formalart
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к римской богине мудрости, искусств и войны, которая является аналогом греческой богини Афины.

A proper noun referring to the Roman goddess of wisdom, arts, and warfare, who is the counterpart of the Greek goddess Athena.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Roman goddess of wisdomB2formal

    In Roman mythology, the goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and the arts, often associated with crafts and trade.

    ruМинерва

    • Minerva was highly revered in ancient Rome as the patron of scholars.
    • The temple of Minerva stood on the Capitoline Hill.
    • Minerva is often depicted with an owl, symbolizing wisdom.

    Synonymsathenaathenepallas

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  • minervas' possessive plural form
  • minerva's possessive singular form