δικαιοσύνη

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From δῐ́καιος (díkaios, just) +‎ -σῠ́νη (-súnē).

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Noun[edit]

δῐκαιοσῠ́νη (dikaiosúnēf (genitive δῐκαιοσῠ́νης); first declension

  1. righteousness, justice
  2. fulfillment of the law
  3. Pythagorean name for four

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Descendants[edit]

  • Greek: δικαιοσύνη f (dikaiosýni, justice)

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Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosúnē).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosýnif (uncountable)

  1. (law) justice, judicial system
  2. (capitalised): Justice (the law personified)
  3. justice (impartiality, fairness)

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