Minerva

noun

Mi·​ner·​va mə-ˈnər-və How to pronounce Minerva (audio)
: the Roman goddess of wisdom compare athena

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Orient Express To Open Hotels In Rome And Venice The company is also in the process of establishing its first hotels around the world, with the opening of Orient Express La Minerva Rome in late 2024 and Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovanelli in Venice in 2025. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 It was produced by Israel’s United King Films, Italy’s Minerva Pictures and Rosamont with RAI Cinema. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024 Also keep an eye out and camera ready for Minerva Monster, seen in neighboring counties to Cedar Bog Nature Preserve. Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2024 For most people born in the past three decades, Maggie Smith became a familiar figure as Minerva McGonagall, the transfiguration professor and deputy headmistress of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter movies. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Minerva 

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Minerva was in the 14th century

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“Minerva.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Minerva. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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