agapemonist
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/əˈɡæpəˌmoʊnɪst/
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/əˈɡæpəˌməʊnɪst/
member of a religious community
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agapemonist' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agapēmonē,' where 'agapē' meant 'love' and 'monē' meant 'abode.'
Historical Evolution
'agapēmonē' transformed into the English word 'agapemonist' through the influence of the Agapemone community in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a place of love,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a member of the Agapemone community.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the Agapemone, a religious community founded in the 19th century in England.
The agapemonist believed in the teachings of the Agapemone community.
Last updated: 2025/05/28 13:36