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单词 apotropaism
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Definition of apotropaism in English:

apotropaism

noun ˌapətrəˈpeɪɪz(ə)m
Anthropology
  • The use of magic or ritual to avert evil influences or bad luck.

Origin

Early 20th century. From ancient Greek ἀποτρόπαιος + -ism. Compare Hellenistic Greek ἀποτροπιασμός, Byzantine Greek ἀποτροπίασμα.

Definition of apotropaism in US English:

apotropaism

nounˌapətrəˈpeɪɪz(ə)m
Anthropology
  • The use of magic or ritual to avert evil influences or bad luck.

Origin

Early 20th century. From ancient Greek ἀποτρόπαιος + -ism. Compare Hellenistic Greek ἀποτροπιασμός, Byzantine Greek ἀποτροπίασμα.

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