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Eneida

/eˈnei̯.da/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #8500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The Latin epic poem by Virgil that tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan who traveled to Italy, where he became the ancestor of the Romans.

    "Students of classical literature often study the Eneida to understand the foundation of Roman myth and identity."
  2. 2

    Any epic narrative or poetic work modeled after Virgil's epic detailing a hero's arduous journey and foundational quests.

    "The author's new historical novel was described by critics as a modern Eneida of migration and survival."

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Derived from the Latin 'Aeneis', referencing the epic poem written by Virgil between 29 and 19 BC about the legendary hero Aeneas. The Spanish and broader Romance language form 'Eneida' preserves the classical root while adapting it to local phonetic structures for the epic literary tradition.

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