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euhemerist en · ADJ

Etymology

From euhemerism + -ist, from Latin Euhemerus, from Ancient Greek Εὐήμερος (Euḗmeros), an ancient Greek Sicilian Skeptic who proposed most or all mythology derived from historical figures and natural events which received supernatural characteristics only through retelling.

Meanings

1. Synonym of euhemeristic: of or related to euhemerism.

Forms

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most euhemerist	Degree=Sup		lexicographic
more euhemerist	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic

Synonyms

euhemeristic

euhemerist en · NOUN

Etymology

From euhemerism + -ist, from Latin Euhemerus, from Ancient Greek Εὐήμερος (Euḗmeros), an ancient Greek Sicilian Skeptic who proposed most or all mythology derived from historical figures and natural events which received supernatural characteristics only through retelling.

Meanings

1. Someone who practices or upholds euhemerism, a person who believes all or most myths and legends arose from historical origins.

Forms

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euhemerists	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Translations (1)

pt evemerista (proponent of euhemerism)