First Known Use: 1577
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metanoia
noun meta·noia \ˌme-tə-ˈnȯi-ə\
Definition of METANOIA
: a transformative change of heart; especially : a spiritual conversion
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Origin of METANOIA
Greek, from metanoiein to change one's mind, repent, from meta- + noein to think, from nous mind
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