Minerva

noun

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

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There is the Basilica of Saint Mary of Minerva, and children playing ball, shopkeepers chatting on the doorstep of their stores, flushed tourists dragging their suitcases all around. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Minerva Banquet Hall & Catering, located at 3825 West Spring Creek Parkway, had a score of 79. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026 The Milan Cortina Olympic free skate was the last competitive performance for Miura and Kihara, who skipped last month's world championships, where Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin won pairs gold for Germany. ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 Food and Drink Just off to the side of La Minerva Bar in the lobby, twin elevators carry guests up to Gigi Rigolatto Roma, the all-day rooftop restaurant. Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026 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 24 Apr. 2026.

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