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metanoia

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met⋅a⋅noi⋅a

  [met-uh-noi-uh]
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–noun
a profound, usually spiritual, transformation; conversion.
Origin:
1870–75; < Gk metánoia change of mind, repentance; see meta-, -noia
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Main Entry:  metanoia
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  spiritual conversion or awakening; fundamental change of character
Etymology:  Greek 'change one's mind, repent'
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