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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.

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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.

"On one hand, Jacques is quite glad that he doesn’t have classic lycanthropy. Turning into a squirrel tends to cause fewer problems than turning into a wolf." — Marijn Haverbeke, 4: Data Structures: Objects and Arrays (2014)

A false belief held by someone that they are a wolf or other wild creature.

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

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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”.

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Etymology

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

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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 false belief held by someone that they are a wolf or other wild creature.