noun
arete
Arete (noun) means Excellence of character, especially moral goodness.
noun
1
Excellence of character, especially moral goodness.
2
The state in which a person lives up to their full and proper nature.
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Etymology
Comes from Ancient Greek ἀρετή (aretḗ).
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What is the meaning of arete?
"arete" (noun) means excellence of character, especially moral goodness.
What are the different meanings of arete?
"arete" has 2 main meanings: 1. Excellence of character, especially moral goodness; 2. The state in which a person lives up to their full and proper nature.