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By Clare Green · Jul 2026

Praxis

OriginGreek
Meaning"practical"
GenderGirl
Also a boy's nameShow me Praxis as a boy's name
NB Rank#19134

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Praxis in pop culture

  • Praxis Duveen

    title heroine of Fay Weldon's 1978 novel 'Praxis'

  • A Praxis test

    one of a series of American teacher certification exams written and administered by the Educational Testing Service

  • Praxis

    application of ideas and putting them into practice. Usually used in a Marxist or a Communist context.

Praxis in blog posts

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