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utu

name · noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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name

Meaning 1

Initialism of Ulster Teachers' Union.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

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name

Meaning 2

Initialism of United Transportation Union.

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Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

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name

Meaning 3

Initialism of University of Turku.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

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name

Meaning 4

A Sumerian deity, the son of the moon god Nanna and the goddess Ningal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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noun

Meaning 5

Compensation for a wrong suffered; reciprocal exchange or payment; (loosely), payback, revenge.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: New-Zealand, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 6

sun god; counterpart of Akkadian Shamash

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: Utug

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: Semitic deity

History

Etymology

From Sumerian 𒀭𒌓 (dutu, “Utu”).

Borrowed from Māori utu.