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English 2 senses of the expression raison d'etre:
NOUNcognitionraison d'etrereason for being
attributeraison d'etrethe purpose that justifies a thing's existence
Englishraison d'etre: 2 senses noun 1, cognition
Meaningreason for being.
Broaderrationalization, rationalisationThe cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason
Englishraison d'etre: 2 senses noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe purpose that justifies a thing's existence.
Broaderfunction, purpose, role, useWhat something is used for
Spanishrazón de ser, sentido
Catalanraó de ser, sentit

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