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anareta

|a-na-re-ta|

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/ˌænəˈriːtə/

bringer of destruction (astrology)

Etymology
Etymology Information

'anareta' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'anareta', which was derived from the Greek 'anairesis', where 'anairein' meant 'to take away' or 'destroy'.

Historical Evolution

'anareta' was adopted into English from Medieval Latin 'anareta', which itself came from the Greek 'anairesis', and eventually became the modern English word 'anareta'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'destroyer' or 'one who takes away', but over time it evolved into its current astrological meaning of 'a planet or point that brings about death or destruction'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

in astrology, the planet or point in a horoscope that is considered to bring about death or destruction to the native.

The astrologer identified Mars as the anareta in his chart.

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Last updated: 2025/07/30 14:51