nous
noun
Definition of nous
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Examples of nous in a Sentence
an Oxford don who was long on erudition but a little short on everyday nous
Origin and Etymology of nous
Greek noos, nous mind
First Known Use: 1678
NOUS Defined for English Language Learners
nous
noun
Definition of nous for English Language Learners
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: the intelligence and ability to make good judgments and decisions
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