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Nemesis

Nem′e-sis

(nĕm′ē̍-sĭs)
,
p
rop.
Noun.
[L., fr. Gr.
Νέμεσις
, orig., distribution, fr.
νέμειν
to distribute. See
Nomad
.]
(Class. Myth.)
The goddess of retribution or vengeance; hence, retributive justice personified; divine vengeance.
This is that ancient doctrine of
nemesis
who keeps watch in the universe, and lets no offense go unchastised.
Emerson.

Definition 2024


Nêmesis

Nêmesis

See also: nemesis, Nemesis, and Némesis

Portuguese

Proper noun

Nêmesis f (Brazilian orthography)

  1. Alternative form of Némesis