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δαίμων — meaning in English

daimon

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English meaning

daemon noun In computing, a background program that runs without direct user control, handling ongoing tasks.
fiend noun An evil or demonic being; by extension, a cruel or wicked person.

Senses

δαίμων is used for these senses in English:

daemon (computing, Unix) A process (a running program) that does not have a controlling terminal.
fiend A devil or demon; a malignant or diabolical being; an evil spirit.

fiend — full definition

noun An evil or demonic being; by extension, a cruel or wicked person.
noun Informal: someone with an intense, almost obsessive enthusiasm for something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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