aeonist
|ae-on-ist|
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/ˈiːənɪst/
believer in eternity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeonist' originates from the Greek word 'aiōn,' meaning 'age' or 'eternity.'
Historical Evolution
'aiōn' transformed into the Latin word 'aevum,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aeon' through Middle English, with 'aeonist' being a derivative.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'age' or 'eternity,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a person who studies or believes in aeons.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who believes in or studies aeons, often in a philosophical or metaphysical context.
The aeonist spent years contemplating the nature of time and eternity.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/18 00:51