noun

lycanthropy

Lycanthropy (noun) means the state of being a lycanthrope (or werewolf), a person who can shapeshift between the form of a human being and a wolf, often said to happen involuntarily during a full moon; werewolfdom.

noun

The state of being a lycanthrope (or werewolf), a person who can shapeshift between the form of a human being and a wolf, often said to happen involuntarily during a full moon; werewolfdom.

The state of being a person who can shapeshift between the form of a human being and an animal, whether or not it is a wolf.

A delusion in which one believes oneself to be a wolf or other wild animal.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek λῠκᾰνθρωπῐ́ᾱ (lŭkănthrōpĭ́ā), from λῠκᾰ́νθρωπος (lŭkắnthrōpos, “wolfman”). By surface analysis, lycanthrope + -y (abstract noun suffix).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of lycanthropy?

"lycanthropy" (noun) means the state of being a lycanthrope (or werewolf), a person who can shapeshift between the form of a human being and a wolf, often said to happen involuntarily during a full moon; werewolfdom.

What are the different meanings of lycanthropy?

"lycanthropy" has 3 main meanings: 1. The state of being a lycanthrope (or werewolf), a person who can shapeshift between the form of a human being and a wolf, often said to happen involuntarily during a full moon; werewolfdom; 2. The state of being a person who can shapeshift between the form of a human being and an animal, whether or not it is a wolf; 3. A delusion in which one believes oneself to be a wolf or other wild animal.