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де́мон — meaning in English

demon

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English meaning

  • daemon noun In computing, a background program that runs without direct user control, handling ongoing tasks.
  • demon noun An evil supernatural being, often associated with hell or wickedness.
  • fiend noun An evil or demonic being; by extension, a cruel or wicked person.
  • incubus noun In medieval European folklore, a male demon believed to settle on people as they sleep and cause nightmares.

Senses

де́мон is used for these senses in English:

  • daemon (computing, Unix) A process (a running program) that does not have a controlling terminal.
  • demon (now, chiefly, historical) A false god or idol; a Satanic divinity. [from 10th c.]
  • demon An evil spirit resident in or working for Hell; a devil. [from 10th c.]
  • fiend A devil or demon; a malignant or diabolical being; an evil spirit.
  • incubus (medieval folklore) An evil spirit supposed to oppress people while asleep, especially to have sex with women as they sleep.

demon — full definition

  1. noun An evil supernatural being, often associated with hell or wickedness.
  2. noun A destructive habit, feeling, or personal struggle, especially one someone battles internally.
  3. noun Someone with remarkable skill, energy, or intensity at an activity.
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