noun

daimon

DUH-ih-mohn

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Daimon (noun) 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.". Example: “Socrates famously described an inner daimon that warned him whenever he was about to make a mistake.”

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."

"Socrates famously described an inner daimon that warned him whenever he was about to make a mistake."

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In plain EnglishThe original, morally neutral Greek idea of a guiding spirit — not the same as an evil "demon."

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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”.

Word forms

Plural: daimons, daimones

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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.

Origin: Greek

Synonyms

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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.

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