aeromancer
|aer-o-man-cer|
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/ˈɛəroʊˌmænsər/
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/ˈeərəʊˌmænsə/
divination by air
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeromancer' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aeromanteia,' where 'aero-' meant 'air' and 'manteia' meant 'divination.'
Historical Evolution
'aeromanteia' transformed into the Latin word 'aeromantia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aeromancer.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'divination by air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who practices aeromancy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who practices aeromancy, a form of divination by interpreting atmospheric conditions.
The aeromancer predicted a storm based on the cloud formations.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/19 20:51
