daemon

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an evil supernatural being
  2. noun a person who is part mortal and part god

Etymology

A borrowing of Latin daemōn (“tutelary deity”), from Ancient Greek δαίμων (daímōn, “dispenser, tutelary deity”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

devil, fiend, demon, daimon

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