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单词 pronoia
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Definition of pronoia in English:

pronoia

noun prəʊˈnɔɪə
  • 1Philosophy and Theology. Foresight; providence, divine will.

  • 2Medieval History. In the Byzantine Empire: a type of land grant similar to a fief, entailing an obligation of service (typically military) by the recipient.

noun prəʊˈnɔɪə
  • Belief (especially when viewed as irrational) in the good will of others or the pervasiveness of serendipity.

Origin

Late 19th century. From ancient Greek πρόνοια foresight, providence, in medieval Greek also denoting a type of land grant from πρόνοος (contracted πρόνους) careful, prudent + -ία
1980s. From pro- + -noia. Compare earlier pronoia.

 
 

Definition of pronoia in US English:

pronoia

nounprəʊˈnɔɪə
  • 1Philosophy and Theology. Foresight; providence, divine will.

  • 2Medieval History. In the Byzantine Empire: a type of land grant similar to a fief, entailing an obligation of service (typically military) by the recipient.

nounprəʊˈnɔɪə
  • Belief (especially when viewed as irrational) in the good will of others or the pervasiveness of serendipity.

Origin

Late 19th century. From ancient Greek πρόνοια foresight, providence, in medieval Greek also denoting a type of land grant from πρόνοος (contracted πρόνους) careful, prudent + -ία<br>1980s. From pro- + -noia. Compare earlier pronoia.

 
 
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