Metis is a noun used to refer to a visionary or culturally blended group, notably in Canadian history as descendants of Indigenous women and French fur traders, and in Greek mythology as a name for the mother of Achilles. It also appears in anthropology and philosophy as a term for a transformative, adaptable mindset or people who blend traditions. The pronunciation can be context-specific, sometimes anglicized, sometimes preserving non-English roots.
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