daimon
4 synonyms for daimon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A guardian spirit or divine influence believed in ancient Greek thought to guide a person's fate or conscience; a scholarly spelling used to distinguish this idea from the later, more sinister sense of "demon."
Synonyms
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Etymology
A modern romanization of Greek daimon, "divider" or "tutelary spirit," kept distinct in spelling from "demon" to avoid the word's later evil connotations.
Full origin of daimon →Frequently asked questions
What does “daimon” mean?
The word “daimon” means a guardian spirit or divine influence believed in ancient Greek thought to guide a person's fate or conscience; a scholarly spelling used to distinguish this idea from the later, more sinister sense of "demon.". In plain terms, the original, morally neutral Greek idea of a guiding spirit — not the same as an evil "demon.".
How do you pronounce “daimon”?
“Daimon” is pronounced DUH-ih-mohn (/ˈdaɪˌmoʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “daimon” in a sentence?
Here is “daimon” used in a sentence: “Socrates famously described an inner daimon that warned him whenever he was about to make a mistake.”
What part of speech is “daimon”?
“Daimon” is a noun.
Where does the word “daimon” come from?
The word “daimon” comes from Greek. A modern romanization of Greek daimon, "divider" or "tutelary spirit," kept distinct in spelling from "demon" to avoid the word's later evil connotations.
