daemon

'dēmən/

noun

plural noun: daemons

  1. (in ancient Greek belief) a divinity or supernatural being of a nature between gods and humans.

    • an inner or attendant spirit or inspiring force.

      synonyms:

      numen, genius, genius loci, inspiring force, attendant spirit, tutelary spirit, demon

      "it must have been a magnificent daemon that inhabited the heart and soul of this artist"

  2. archaic spelling of demon.

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