noun
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vita
Vita (noun) means a written account of a saint's life; a hagiography. Example: “The monastery kept a vita of its founder in the library.”
noun
1
A written account of a saint's life; a hagiography.
"The monastery kept a vita of its founder in the library."
"The scholar translated a medieval vita of the local saint."
"This vita describes the saint's childhood and her many miracles."
2
A curriculum vitae — a detailed summary of someone's education and career.
"She attached her vita to the grant application."
"Please send your vita along with a short cover letter."
"His vita lists three degrees and twenty years of teaching."
How to use vita
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a saint's life story, or academic shorthand for a CV.
Common mistake
In everyday US academic use, "vita" usually just means CV, not a saint's biography.
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Word forms
- Plural
- vitae, vitas, vitæ
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Etymology
From Latin vita, "life."
Rhymes for vita
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What does “vita” mean?
The word “vita” means a written account of a saint's life; a hagiography. In plain terms, either a saint's life story, or academic shorthand for a CV.
How do you use “vita” in a sentence?
Here is “vita” used in a sentence: “The monastery kept a vita of its founder in the library.”
What part of speech is “vita”?
“Vita” is a noun.
Where does the word “vita” come from?
The word “vita” comes from Latin. From Latin vita, "life.".
Is “vita” a common word?
“Vita” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “vita” have?
“Vita” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a written account of a saint's life; a hagiography.
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