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Athena in Greek

Athena in Greek is Αθηνά — Athena means slang for a woman regarded as supporting or upholding patriarchal norms rather than opposing them.

Athena in Greek

Αθηνά
proper noun
Pronounced: Athina
(Greek god) The goddess of wisdom, especially strategic warfare, the arts, and especially crafts, in particular, weaving; daughter of Zeus and Metis. Her Roman counterpart is Minerva.

What does "Athena" mean?

  1. noun Slang for a woman regarded as supporting or upholding patriarchal norms rather than opposing them.
    "The last thing feminist Athenas see about corporate structures, government, or academia is that they are run by benevolent and all-protective fathers."
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Athena in a sentence

  • The last thing feminist Athenas see about corporate structures, government, or academia is that they are run by benevolent and all-protective fathers.
  • Women who do decide to become scientists find themselves under attack from the self-proclaimed "echt" feminists, who call them "Athenas" and "Queen Bees."

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What is "Athena" in Greek?
"Athena" in Greek is Αθηνά. Athena means: Slang for a woman regarded as supporting or upholding patriarchal norms rather than opposing them.
How do you pronounce Αθηνά?
"Athena" in Greek is Αθηνά, pronounced "Athina".
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