IPA
hiˈkeˈtɛˈɹa
Iketera
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Language
Aionian
Translation
Ἱκετείᾱ
Definition
Old Attic form of ἱκεσίᾱ [hikesíā, “supplication”]; the prayer of a suppliant.
Grammar
Noun
Reference
Ancient Greek
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Translation
Supplication
Definition
An act of supplicating; a humble request.
A prayer or entreaty to a god.
Historically, in Ancient Rome: a solemn service or day decreed for giving formal thanks to the gods for victory, etc.
The process by which a doctorate at Oxford university is officially requested after a thesis has been approved.
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Noun
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English
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