anargyros
|a-nar-gy-ros|
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/əˈnɑːrdʒɪrɒs/
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/əˈnɑːdʒɪrɒs/
saints who refused payment
Etymology
'anargyros' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ἀνάργυρος' (anárgyros), where 'an-' meant 'without' and 'argyros' meant 'silver' (money), thus 'without silver' or 'not accepting money'.
'ἀνάργυρος' (anárgyros) was used in early Christian Greek texts to describe saints who did not accept payment, and this term was adopted into English in religious contexts as 'anargyros'.
Initially, it meant 'without silver' or 'not accepting money', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a saint or person who offers services without payment'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person, especially a saint, who does not accept payment for their services.
The anargyros were revered for their charitable acts.
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Adjective 1
describing a saint or holy person who does not accept payment for their services, especially in the context of early Christian saints known for offering healing or charity without charge.
Saint Cosmas and Damian are often referred to as anargyros saints.
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