metanoia

met·a·noi·a

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [met-uh-noi-uh]
- /ˌmɛt əˈnɔɪ ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [met-uh-noi-uh]
- /ˌmɛt əˈnɔɪ ə/

Definitions of metanoia word

noun metanoia a profound, usually spiritual, transformation; conversion. 1
noun metanoia Change in one’s way of life resulting from penitence or spiritual conversion. 1
noun metanoia a fundamental change in character or outlook, esp repentance 0

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Origin of metanoia

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; < Greek metánoia change of mind, repentance; see meta-, -noia

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Parts of speech for Metanoia

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for metanoia

noun metanoia

about-face — An about-face is a complete change of attitude or opinion.
alteration — An alteration is a change in or to something.
change of heart — a profound change of outlook, opinion, etc
changeover — A changeover is a change from one activity or system to another.
flip-flop — Informal. a sudden or unexpected reversal, as of direction, belief, attitude, or policy.

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