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vita

1 American  
[vahy-tuh, vee-, wee-tah] / ˈvaɪ tə, ˈvi-, ˈwi tɑ /
Also vitae

noun

plural

vitae

  1. curriculum vitae.

Vita 2 American  
[vee-tuh] / ˈvi tə /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Davida.

vita British  
/ ˈviːtə, ˈvaɪ- /

noun

  1. a less common term for curriculum vitae

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Etymology

Origin of vita

1920–25; < Latin: life

Example Sentences

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Which is why the Olympic rink has been invaded by George Michael, the Backstreet Boys and enough Ricky Martin to turn Milan’s dolce vita into la vida loca.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

She praised Revel Horwood and the group for raising vita funds for "game-changing" research.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

Headquartered in Denver, Colo, Crescat was established 1999, its name derived from the motto of his alma mater, the University of Chicago: “Crescat scientia; vita excolatur,” which means, “Let knowledge grow to enrich life.”

From MarketWatch • Oct. 29, 2025

I am fortunate to be living la dolce vita here in Italy — which happens to include a genuine concern for the well being of its citizens.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2024

Media vita in morte sumus: Quem quaerimus adiutorem Nisi te domine?

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi

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