eudemon
Definition
Noun: 1. A benevolent spirit: A good or kindly spirit, demon, or supernatural being, often considered a guardian or protective force.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ancient Greeks believed a eudemon watched over each household.
- The philosopher spoke of an inner eudemon guiding one toward virtue.
Advanced Usage
- Philosophical Context: In some classical philosophical traditions, a "eudemon" can represent an inner guiding principle for achieving (human flourishing or happiness).
- His ethical system proposed that everyone should listen to their personal eudemon.
Variants and Related Words
- Eudaemon (n): An alternate spelling of "eudemon."
- Eudaimonia (n): A state of good spirit, happiness, or human flourishing, from which the concept of a "eudemon" is derived.
- Agathodemon (n): A synonym from Greek, meaning a "good spirit" or benevolent deity.
Synonyms
- Good spirit
- Benevolent demon
- Guardian spirit
- Agathodemon
Antonyms
- Cacodemon (n): An evil spirit or demon.
Noun
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a benevolent spirit
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