theomachy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- thē-ŏmʹə-kē (Received-Pronunciation)
- thē-ŏmʹə-kē (General-American)
- /θiˈɑm.ə.ki/ (General-American)
- /θiˈɒm.ə.ki/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek θεομαχία (theomakhía, “battle of the gods”), from θεός (theós, “god”) + μάχη (mákhē, “battle”). Equivalent to theo- + -machy.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A fight against the gods, as the mythological battle of the giants against the gods.
- (countable, uncountable) A battle among gods.
- (countable, uncountable) Opposition to divine will.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| theomachies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (4)
fr théomachie (a fight against the gods, as the mythological battle of the giants against the gods) · ca teomàquia (a fight against the gods, as the mythological battle of the giants against the gods) · pt teomaquia (an opposition to divine will) · pt teomaquia (a fight against the gods, as the mythological battle of the giants against the gods)