What does ETA mean?
Other definitions of ETA:
- An acronym for "Edited to Add", frequently used online to indicate modifying a post.
- Can stand for "Euskadi Ta Akatasuna", a paramilitary group in Northern Spain that aims for Basque independence. The group was labeled as a terrorist organization after a series of lethal attacks since 1968.
- An archaic, derogatory slang term for a group comprising the lowest rank of Japan's Edo-period caste system. Also known as Burakumin, their work usually involved handling human bodies or animal carcasses.
- Stands for "Estimated Time for Arrival". Can be used as a question so other will know when to expect you.
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How to use the term
ETA:
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Person 1: ETA?
Person 2: Be there in 15 minutes. -
E.T.A. some references I used to create this blog post.
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The series of ETA terrorist attacks have taken over 300 civilian lives since 1968.
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The Eta were disrespected and treated very poorly. The kanji used in their naming is compromised of "dirty" and "many".
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What's your ETA?
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