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pronoia: Word of the day for February 27, 2020

pronoia , n : (philosophy, theology) Divine providence, foreknowledge, foresight. (historical, Byzantine Empire) An imperial grant to an individual of temporary fiscal rights in the form of land, incomes or taxes from land, fishing rights, etc., sometimes carrying with it an obligation of military service. […] (psychology) A belief (sometimes regarded as irrational) that people conspire to do one good.

pronoia: Word of the day for February 27, 2019

pronoia , n : (philosophy, theology) Divine providence, foreknowledge, foresight. (historical, Byzantine Empire) An imperial grant to an individual of temporary fiscal rights in the form of land, incomes or taxes from land, fishing rights, etc., sometimes carrying with it an obligation of military service. […] (psychology) A belief (sometimes regarded as irrational) that people conspire to do one good.