Etymology

Athena

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Today it means: A woman who colludes with the patriarchy rather than actively opposing it. Full definition →

Middle English Athena ← Latin Athēna ← Ancient Greek Ἀθηνᾶ
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἈθηνᾶ
  2. Latin · derived fromAthēna
  3. Middle English · inherited fromAthena
  4. English todayAthena

From Middle English Athena, from Latin Athēna, from Ancient Greek Ἀθηνᾶ (Athēnâ). Doublet of Athina.

Words from the same roots

Ancient GreekἈθηνᾶ all →

Athina

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