artemis
|ar-te-mis|
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/ˈɑɹtəmɪs/
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/ˈɑːtəmɪs/
Greek goddess of hunting and wilderness
Etymology
'Artemis' originates from Ancient Greek, specifically the word 'Ἄρτεμις' (Ártemis), where the exact root is uncertain; some scholars connect it to a root 'artem-' meaning 'safe' or 'unharmed' (though this is debated).
'Artemis' passed from Ancient Greek into Latin as 'Artemis' and was preserved in classical and medieval writings; through continued literary use it became the modern English proper name 'Artemis'.
Initially it referred specifically to the mythological goddess and associated cults; over time the name has been extended metaphorically and applied to modern projects, works of art, and astronomical objects (retaining the association with the goddess's attributes).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
in Greek mythology, the goddess of hunting, wilderness, childbirth, and the Moon; twin sister of Apollo.
Artemis was often depicted with a bow and accompanied by wild animals.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the name of NASA's lunar exploration program (the Artemis program) aimed at returning humans to the Moon and establishing sustainable exploration.
The Artemis program plans to land the next woman and the first person of color on the Moon.
Noun 3
a proper name used for various cultural, literary, or scientific entities, for example the asteroid 105 Artemis.
105 Artemis is an asteroid in the main belt discovered in the 19th century.
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