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Nostradamus
Nostradamus (name) means a 16th-century French astrologer and author famous for his cryptic prophecies. Example: “Some people still claim Nostradamus predicted modern events.”
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A 16th-century French astrologer and author famous for his cryptic prophecies.
"Some people still claim Nostradamus predicted modern events."
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Informally, anyone who claims to predict the future, often used loosely or mockingly.
"He fancies himself a bit of a Nostradamus when it comes to stock prices."
How to use Nostradamus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefers to the famous French prophet, or, loosely, anyone who claims to foresee the future.
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- Nostradamuses
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Etymology
The Latinized form of the name of French physician and seer Michel de Nostredame, who lived in the 1500s.
Class of 1500
Nostradamus joined the language around 1500.
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Rhymes for Nostradamus
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What does “Nostradamus” mean?
The word “Nostradamus” means a 16th-century French astrologer and author famous for his cryptic prophecies. In plain terms, refers to the famous French prophet, or, loosely, anyone who claims to foresee the future.
How do you use “Nostradamus” in a sentence?
Here is “Nostradamus” used in a sentence: “Some people still claim Nostradamus predicted modern events.”
What part of speech is “Nostradamus”?
Depending on how it is used, “Nostradamus” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Nostradamus” come from?
The word “Nostradamus” dates back to around 1500 and comes from Latin. The Latinized form of the name of French physician and seer Michel de Nostredame, who lived in the 1500s.
How many meanings does “Nostradamus” have?
“Nostradamus” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a 16th-century French astrologer and author famous for his cryptic prophecies.
