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Eta Definition & Meaning

eta
noun
  1. a terrorist organization organized in 1959 by student activists who were dissatisfied with the moderate nationalism of the traditional Basque party; want to create an independent homeland in Spain's western Pyrenees; "in 1968 ETA launched a campaign of political assassinations of government officials"
  2. the 7th letter of the Greek alphabet

"Eta" in song lyrics

See how eta is used in real songs:

  • "political wing of basque separatist group eta"
    AOL — AOL
  • "matt king elvis eta"
    AOL — AOL
  • "video eta"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "eta"

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Frequently asked questions

What does eta mean?
a terrorist organization organized in 1959 by student activists who were dissatisfied with the moderate nationalism of the traditional Basque party; want to create an independent homeland in Spain's western Pyrenees; "in 1968 ETA launched a campaign of political assassinations of government officials" the 7th letter of the Greek alphabet
What part of speech is eta?
Eta is a noun.
How many definitions does eta have?
Eta has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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