metania

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noun

prostration as an expression of reverence in a church

OriginAncient Greek μετάνοια →
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Meanings

nounmetania (plural metanias)

plural metanias · alternative metany

  1. prostration as an expression of reverence in a church

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekμετάνοια
  2. Englishmetania

From Ancient Greek μετάνοια (metánoia). Doublet of metanoia.

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animateamentiaMeatianaminate
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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