Selene
Americannoun
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the Greek goddess of the moon.
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Also Selena. a female given name.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Selene
From the Greek word Selḗnē the moon
Example Sentences
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Schools also have a legal obligation to identify and evaluate students with disabilities, said Selene Almazan, legal director for the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates.
From Washington Post • Feb. 3, 2023
Pela Selene Terry, Atlantic Street Center’s executive director, said extending guidance and resources to families can reduce the financial and emotional toll that hampers new caregivers going through the adoption process.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2023
Selene Hernandez, 33, is among those considering a move.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2022
You spend one episode talking about a character, Selene, and how she’s “giving Cher.”
From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2022
The twins, Alexander Helios and Cleopatra Selene, were six years old.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
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