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demon
Definitions
(2)
1
noun
A
supernatural
being
often
depicted
as
evil
or
malevolent
,
typically
associated
with
hell
or
the
underworld
.
In
many
cultures
,
demons
are
believed
to
cause
misfortune
and
illness
.
The
movie
featured
a
terrifying
demon
that
haunted
the
old
house
.
She
felt
as
if
she
was
battling
her
inner
demons
every
day
.
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2
noun
A
person
who
is
extremely
energetic
or
enthusiastic
about
something
,
often
used
in
a
positive
sense
.
He's
a
demon
on
the
soccer
field
,
always
running
and
scoring
goals
.
She's
a
demon
for
detail
,
making
sure
everything
is
perfect
.
When
it
comes
to
solving
puzzles
,
he's
an
absolute
demon
.
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Word Origin
Language
Greek
Original word
daimōn
Originally meant
a spirit or divine power
Background
The word 'demon' comes from the Greek 'daimōn', which originally referred to a spirit or divine power, not necessarily evil. Over time, especially in Christian contexts, it came to be associated with malevolent spirits.