noun
Electra
ih-LEHKT-ruh
Electra (noun) means a figure from Greek mythology, daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, known for avenging her father's death. Example: “The story of Electra inspired several ancient Greek tragedies.”
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A figure from Greek mythology, daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, known for avenging her father's death.
"The story of Electra inspired several ancient Greek tragedies."
How to use Electra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA name from Greek mythology, also used as a given name and a star name.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ēléktra, related to ēlektron, "amber."
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What does “Electra” mean?
The word “Electra” means a figure from Greek mythology, daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, known for avenging her father's death. In plain terms, a name from Greek mythology, also used as a given name and a star name.
How do you pronounce “Electra”?
“Electra” is pronounced ih-LEHKT-ruh (/ɪˈlɛktɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Electra” in a sentence?
Here is “Electra” used in a sentence: “The story of Electra inspired several ancient Greek tragedies.”
What part of speech is “Electra”?
“Electra” is a noun.
Where does the word “Electra” come from?
The word “Electra” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Ēléktra, related to ēlektron, "amber.".
