Minerva

noun

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

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Three graves with 15 bodies were found within a mile of the city’s iconic La Minerva roundabout, a huge traffic circle featuring fountains, greenery and a towering statue of the Roman goddess Minerva. Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026 The film is produced by Jeffrey Greenstein and Mark Fasano and distributed in Italy by Gianluca Curti’s Minerva Pictures. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 May 2026 Among the Greco-Roman statues uncovered are depictions of deities like Bacchus (god of wine), Asclepius (god of medicine), and Minerva (god of wisdom). Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026 Nonetheless, Juno was also an integral part of the Capitoline Triad with Jupiter and Minerva, the trio of deities that protected the city. Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation, 5 May 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 3 Jun. 2026.

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