Definition of apotropaism in English:

apotropaism

noun ˌapətrəˈpeɪɪz(ə)m

Anthropology

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

nounˌapətrəˈpeɪɪz(ə)m

Anthropology

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

词汇	apotropaism
释义	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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