Definition of eidolon in English:

eidolon

nounPlural eidola, Plural eidolons ʌɪˈdəʊlɒnaɪˈdoʊlən

literary

1An idealized person or thing.
〈主美〉理想的人（或物）
Example sentencesExamples
- The subjectification of the beloved in Petrarchan lyric entails the internalization of a feminine image, an eidolon rather than an objectively real presence.
2A spectre or phantom.
〈古〉幻象；精灵
Example sentencesExamples
- Plotinus, however, described the body itself as an eidolon - a simulacrum or phantom - of the soul: for him, the physical body was less real than the soul, and the soul in turn less real than divine Being.
- The ancients called these human shadows, shades; modern children and nursemaids call them ghosts and spooks; and each such shade is but an eidolon.
- This was a false assumption; Jone was well-versed in the holy scriptures, and it was whispered that he had the ability to conjure up eidolons and spirits.
Synonyms
spectre, phantom, wraith, spirit, soul, shadow, presence

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek eidōlon, from eidos 'form'.

Rhymes

roll-on, Solon

Definition of eidolon in US English:

eidolon

nounaɪˈdoʊlənīˈdōlən

literary

1An idealized person or thing.
〈主美〉理想的人（或物）
Example sentencesExamples
- The subjectification of the beloved in Petrarchan lyric entails the internalization of a feminine image, an eidolon rather than an objectively real presence.
2A specter or phantom.
〈古〉幻象；精灵
Example sentencesExamples
- Plotinus, however, described the body itself as an eidolon - a simulacrum or phantom - of the soul: for him, the physical body was less real than the soul, and the soul in turn less real than divine Being.
- The ancients called these human shadows, shades; modern children and nursemaids call them ghosts and spooks; and each such shade is but an eidolon.
- This was a false assumption; Jone was well-versed in the holy scriptures, and it was whispered that he had the ability to conjure up eidolons and spirits.
Synonyms
spectre, phantom, wraith, spirit, soul, shadow, presence

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek eidōlon, from eidos ‘form’.

词汇	eidolon
释义	Definition of eidolon in English: eidolon nounPlural eidola, Plural eidolons ʌɪˈdəʊlɒnaɪˈdoʊlən literary 1An idealized person or thing. 〈主美〉理想的人（或物） Example sentencesExamples The subjectification of the beloved in Petrarchan lyric entails the internalization of a feminine image, an eidolon rather than an objectively real presence. 2A spectre or phantom. 〈古〉幻象；精灵 Example sentencesExamples Plotinus, however, described the body itself as an eidolon - a simulacrum or phantom - of the soul: for him, the physical body was less real than the soul, and the soul in turn less real than divine Being. The ancients called these human shadows, shades; modern children and nursemaids call them ghosts and spooks; and each such shade is but an eidolon. This was a false assumption; Jone was well-versed in the holy scriptures, and it was whispered that he had the ability to conjure up eidolons and spirits. Synonyms spectre, phantom, wraith, spirit, soul, shadow, presence Origin Early 19th century: from Greek eidōlon, from eidos 'form'. Rhymes roll-on, Solon Definition of eidolon in US English: eidolon nounaɪˈdoʊlənīˈdōlən literary 1An idealized person or thing. 〈主美〉理想的人（或物） Example sentencesExamples The subjectification of the beloved in Petrarchan lyric entails the internalization of a feminine image, an eidolon rather than an objectively real presence. 2A specter or phantom. 〈古〉幻象；精灵 Example sentencesExamples Plotinus, however, described the body itself as an eidolon - a simulacrum or phantom - of the soul: for him, the physical body was less real than the soul, and the soul in turn less real than divine Being. The ancients called these human shadows, shades; modern children and nursemaids call them ghosts and spooks; and each such shade is but an eidolon. This was a false assumption; Jone was well-versed in the holy scriptures, and it was whispered that he had the ability to conjure up eidolons and spirits. Synonyms spectre, phantom, wraith, spirit, soul, shadow, presence Origin Early 19th century: from Greek eidōlon, from eidos ‘form’.
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