"Dikê" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈdike/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈdɪkiː/ [Received-Pronunciation]
enPR: diʹké Etymology: From Ancient Greek Δίκη (Díkē). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|Δίκη}} Ancient Greek Δίκη (Díkē) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Dikê
  1. (historical, Greek mythology) The goddess personifying the principle of justice. Tags: Greek, historical Categories (topical): Greek mythology Synonyms: Dike, Dikē Related terms (other second-generation Horae): Eirene, Eunomia

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