noun
Xena
ZEE-nuh
noun
1
Informally, a tough, confident, physically strong woman — from the TV warrior character Xena.
"She handled the whole crisis like an absolute Xena."
How to Use Xena
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nickname-like way to describe a fierce, capable woman, referencing the fictional warrior.
When to use it
Informal and pop-culture-based — mainly used in casual speech.
Word Forms
Xenas plural
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Etymology
Popularized by the 1990s television show Xena: Warrior Princess; the name itself is likely a variant of Xenia, from Greek xenía, "hospitable."