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