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Ζωή — meaning in English

Zoi

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English meaning

  • life noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
  • living adj Alive, currently existing (as opposed to dead or extinct).
  • Zoe noun Bare biological existence, as distinct from a person's particular way of life or social identity.

Senses

Ζωή is used for these senses in English:

  • Zoë A en given name.
  • life Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
  • living (uncountable) The state of being alive.

life — full definition

  1. noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
  2. noun The period of time someone or something exists, from birth (or creation) to death (or end of use).
  3. noun A person's daily existence and experiences, especially their activities, relationships, and circumstances.
  4. noun Liveliness, energy, or vitality.
  5. noun A prison sentence lasting until death or parole; short for "life sentence."

living — full definition

  1. adj Alive, currently existing (as opposed to dead or extinct).
  2. noun The money or means needed to support oneself; one's occupation as a source of income.
  3. noun A particular way or style of life.

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