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arete

Arete (noun) means excellence, goodness; virtue.

noun
1
excellence, goodness; virtue.
2
The proper state or condition for a human.
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Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀρετή (aretḗ).

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What is the meaning of arete?

"arete" (noun) means excellence, goodness; virtue.

What are the different meanings of arete?

"arete" has 2 main meanings: 1. excellence, goodness; virtue; 2. The proper state or condition for a human.

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