Thursday, June 22, 2023

Word of the Day: Demiurge

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
Demiurge
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Demiurge
noun 1. A being responsible for the creation of the universe.
2. (In Platonic philosophy) The Maker or Creator of the world.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"The fall workshop was being led by a demiurge who wrote all of the plays for the community theater."
"I can't claim to be a demiurge, because nothing would be possible without the amazing team that works with me."
"The city magazine named our new chef as a 'demiurge to watch' in the latest food issue."
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Greek, early 17th century
Why This Word?
"Demiurge" comes from the Greek word "dēmiourgós," meaning "skilled worker." In Platonic philosophy, the Demiurge is the deity who created the universe out of raw material. ...
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