Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
venera
Noun
/ˈvɛn.ə.rə/
Definition
Venera is a term used to refer to a series of Soviet space missions aimed at exploring the planet Venus.
Examples
- The Venera spacecraft provided valuable data about Venus’s atmosphere.
- In the ancient Roman world, Venera was celebrated in various festivals.
Meaning
The word ‘venera’ can also refer to the goddess of love and beauty in Roman mythology, equivalent to Aphrodite in Greek mythology.
Synonyms
- Venus (when referring to the planet)
- Aphrodite (when referring to the goddess)
