orenda

o·ren·da

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [aw-ren-duh, oh-ren-]
- /ɔˈrɛn də, oʊˈrɛn-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [aw-ren-duh, oh-ren-]
- /ɔˈrɛn də, oʊˈrɛn-/

Definitions of orenda word

noun orenda a supernatural force believed by the Iroquois Indians to be present, in varying degrees, in all objects or persons, and to be the spiritual force by which human accomplishment is attained or accounted for. 1
noun orenda A mystical power thought to pervade all things. 1

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Origin of orenda

First appearance:

before 1902

One of the 17% newest English words

1902; coined by U.S. ethnologist J.N.B. Hewitt from the supposed Huron cognate of Mohawk orę́˙naʔ inherent power (akin to karę́˙naʔ song; compare Seneca oęnǫʔ power, song with power, kaęnǫʔ song)

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Parts of speech for Orenda

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orenda popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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