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hierophant

Syllabification: (hi·er·o·phant)
Pronunciation: /ˈhī(ə)rəˌfant/

Definition of hierophant

noun

  • a person, especially a priest in ancient Greece, who interprets sacred mysteries or esoteric principles.

Derivatives

hierophantic

Pronunciation: /ˌhī(ə)rəˈfantik/

adjective

Origin:

late 17th century: via late Latin from Greek hierophantēs, from hieros 'sacred' + phainein 'show, reveal'

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