irene
Pronunciation: [aɪˈriːn]
Word
Context: “personal name”
(noun) Irene is a common female first name. It is often used for girls and women, and some people may know it from stories or history.
Example
Irene is my best friend, and we love to play together.
Example
Nobody knows a girl named Irene in our class.
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Do you know anyone named Irene?
Context: “mythology”
(noun) In Greek mythology, Irene is the goddess of peace. She represents calm and the absence of war.
Example
In ancient times, people prayed to Irene for peace in their lives.
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Irene was not known as a goddess of war; that role was for Ares.
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What does the goddess Irene bring to the world?
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