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ενήλικας — meaning in English

enilikas

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English meaning

adult noun A person who has reached the age of legal maturity, typically 18 or older.
major adj Of great importance, size, or seriousness.

Senses

ενήλικας is used for these senses in English:

adult An animal that is full-grown.
major A person of legal age.

adult — full definition

noun A person who has reached the age of legal maturity, typically 18 or older.
adj Fully grown, or intended for grown-ups rather than children.

major — full definition

adj Of great importance, size, or seriousness.
noun A military officer rank above captain and below lieutenant colonel.
noun A student's main field of academic study.
verb To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

ενήλικος μεγάλος μείζων ταγματάρχης επισμηναγός ειδικευόμενος ειδικότητα