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demiurge

Syllabification: (dem·i·urge)
Pronunciation: /ˈdemēˌərj/
Definition of demiurge

noun

  • a being responsible for the creation of the universe, in particular.
  • (in Platonic philosophy) the Maker or Creator of the world.
  • (in Gnosticism and other theological systems) a heavenly being, subordinate to the Supreme Being, that is considered to be the controller of the material world and antagonistic to all that is purely spiritual.

Derivatives

demiurgic

Pronunciation: /ˌdemēˈərjik/
adjective

demiurgical

Pronunciation: /ˌdemēˈərjikəl/
adjective

Origin:

early 17th century (denoting a magistrate in certain ancient Greek states): via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek dēmiourgos 'craftsman', from dēmios 'public' (from dēmos 'people') + -ergos 'working'

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