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10 Language-to-English DictionariesExorcist
/ˈɛk.sɔːr.sɪst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who performs an exorcism, especially to drive out evil spirits from a person or place.
"The exorcist was called to the house to rid it of the malevolent presence." - 2
In popular culture, often refers to a character in horror films or literature who expels demons.
"The movie featured an exorcist who battled a powerful demon to save a young girl."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'exorcist' originates from the Greek word 'exorkistes', which means 'one who expels' or 'to bind by oath'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, reflecting the religious practice of driving out demons or evil spirits.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Exorcist" is said worldwide
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भूत-प्रेत निकालने वाला
Transliteration: bhoot-preet nikaalne waala
"भूत-प्रेत निकालने वाले ने घर से आत्मा को बाहर निकाला।"
驱魔师
Transliteration: qū mó shī
"驱魔师被召来驱赶邪灵。"
엑소시스트
Transliteration: eksosiseuteu
"엑소시스트가 악령을 쫓기 위해 호출되었다."
エクソシスト
Transliteration: ekusoshisuto
"エクソシストが悪霊を追い払うために呼ばれた。"
exorciste
Transliteration: ɛk.zɔʁ.sist
"L'exorciste a été appelé pour aider la jeune fille."
Exorzist
Transliteration: ɛkˈzɔʁ.t͡sɪst
"Der Exorzist wurde gerufen, um das Böse zu vertreiben."
esorcista
Transliteration: e.zorˈtʃista
"L'esorcista ha eseguito il rito per liberare la casa."
exorcista
Transliteration: e.ksoɾˈsista
"El exorcista fue llamado para ayudar a la niña poseída."
exorcista
Transliteration: e.zorˈsistɐ
"O exorcista foi chamado para expulsar o espírito maligno."
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