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Meaning of "druid" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DRUID

From Latin druides, of Gaulish origin; compare Old Irish druid wizards.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DRUID

druid  [ˈdruːɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DRUID

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Druid is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DRUID MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Druid

A druid was a member of the educated, professional class among the Celtic peoples of Gaul, Britain, Galicia, Ireland, and possibly elsewhere during the Iron Age. While the best known among the druids were the religious leaders, the druid class also included law-speakers, poets and doctors, among other learned professions. Very little is known about the ancient druids. They left no written accounts of themselves, and the only evidence is a few descriptions left by Greek, Roman, and various scattered authors and artists, as well as stories created by later medieval Irish writers. While archaeological evidence has been uncovered pertaining to the religious practices of the Iron Age people, "not one single artefact or image has been unearthed that can undoubtedly be connected with the ancient Druids." Various recurring themes emerge in a number of the Greco-Roman accounts of the druids, including that they performed animal and even human sacrifice, believed in a form of reincarnation, and held a high position in Gaulish society. Next to nothing is known for certain about their cultic practice, except for the ritual of oak and mistletoe as described by Pliny the Elder.

Definition of druid in the English dictionary

The definition of druid in the dictionary is a member of an ancient order of priests in Gaul, Britain, and Ireland in the pre-Christian era. Other definition of druid is a member of any of several modern movements attempting to revive druidism.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DRUID


Aeneid
ɪˈniːɪd
campodeid
kæmˈpəʊdiːɪd
cepheid
ˈsɛphiːɪd
Clwyd
ˈkluːɪd
fluid
ˈfluːɪd
nonfluid
ˌnɒnˈfluːɪd
scarabaeid
ˌskærəˈbiːɪd
semifluid
ˌsɛmɪˈfluːɪd
subfluid
sʌbˈfluːɪd
suid
ˈsuːɪd
superfluid
ˌsuːpəˈfluːɪd
teiid
ˈtiːɪd
toluid
ˈtɒluːɪd
tracheide
ˈtreɪkiːɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DRUID

druglord
drugmaker
drugs raid
drugs ring
drugs squad
drugs test
drugs tsar
drugster
drugstore
drugstore cowboy
druidess
druidic
druidical
druidism
druidry
drum
drum and bass
drum brake
drum kit
drum machine

WORDS THAT END LIKE DRUID

amniotic fluid
brake fluid
cerebrospinal fluid
cleaning fluid
correction fluid
de-icing fluid
drilling fluid
embalming fluid
equid
guid
illiquid
languid
liquid
muid
noctuid
quid
spinal fluid
squid
washing-up liquid
working fluid

Synonyms and antonyms of druid in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «druid» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DRUID

Find out the translation of druid to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of druid from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «druid» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

德鲁伊
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

druida
570 millions of speakers

English

druid
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Druid
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الكاهن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

друид
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

druida
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভবিষ্যদ্বক্তা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

druide
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Druid
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Druide
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ドルイド僧
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

드루이드
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Druid
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

druid
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாதிரி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ड्र्यूड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

büyücü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

druido
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

druid
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

друїд
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

druid
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Δρυίδες
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

druid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

druid
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

druid
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of druid

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DRUID»

The term «druid» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.032 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DRUID» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about druid

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DRUID»

Discover the use of druid in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to druid and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Hounded
The first in an original, back-to-back three-book series about Atticus O'Sullivan, last of the Druids. Celtic mythology and an ancient Druid with a modern attitude mix it up in the Arizona desert in this witty new fantasy...
Kevin Hearne, 2011
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Tricked: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book Four
Druid Atticus O’Sullivan hasn’t stayed alive for more than two millennia without a fair bit of Celtic cunning.
Kevin Hearne, 2012
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Hexed: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book Two
But aided by his magical sword, his neighbor’s rocket-propelled grenade launcher, and his vampire attorney, Atticus is ready to sweep the town and show the witchy women they picked the wrong Druid to hex. From the Paperback edition.
Kevin Hearne, 2011
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Trapped: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book Five
After twelve years of secret training, Atticus O’Sullivan is finally ready to bind his apprentice, Granuaile, to the earth and double the number of Druids in the world.
Kevin Hearne, 2012
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Hammered (with bonus short story): The Iron Druid ...
BONUS: This special eBook edition includes a bonus short story set in the world of the Iron Druid Chronicles: "A Test of Mettle.
Kevin Hearne, 2011
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Hunted
For a two-thousand-year-old Druid, Atticus O'Sullivan is a pretty fast runner.
Kevin Hearne, 2013
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The Druid Magic Handbook: Ritual Magic Rooted in the Living ...
This cutting edge system of ritual magic can be used by Druids, Pagans, Christians, and Thelemites alike! This is the first manual of Druidic magical practice ever, replete with spell work and rituals.
John Michael Greer, 2008
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Druid Hill Park: The Heart of Historic Baltimore
Druid Hill Park lies at the heart of Baltimore, and made history as one of the first public parks in America.
Eden Unger Bowditch, Anne Draddy, 2008
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Atlanta's Druid Hills: A Brief History
Now the residents coexist with what has become an international university community. Historian Robert Hartle Jr. has written an honest, impeccably researched tribute to Druid Hills, truly one of the jewels in Atlanta's crown. Book jacket.
Robert Hartle, 2008
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The Making of a Druid: Hidden Teachings from The Colloquy of ...
Up to now, this text has been regarded as merely an elaborate battle of wits between two bards.
Christian J. Guyonvarc'h, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DRUID»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term druid is used in the context of the following news items.
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Cowen's perception of events might not tally when history is written
Essentially it was a case of see no economic meltdown, hear nothing about the banking collapse - despite a round of golf at Druid's Glen with ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
2
Tavern Brawl Is Magical This Week
Mage and priest are popular choices for obvious reasons but Druid, Rogue and Warlock are also viable classes. Don't forget that the cost of the ... «Attack of the Fanboy, Jul 15»
3
Harford runners at front of pack in July 4 Baltimore area races
Katie Wirth of Abingdon won the women's race in the Freedom 5K in Baltimore's Druid Hill Park Saturday. She ran 22:41 and placed 13th ... «Baltimore Sun, Jul 15»
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Back to school early for some Project LIFT campuses
... Walter G. Byers, Druid Hills and Thomasboro Academy. The organization has distributed yard signs, posters and flyers to raise awareness in ... «Charlotte Post, Jul 15»
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911 call: Abandoned baby found on side of road
The 6-week-old baby was found on Druid Hill Avenue in Pasadena by the resident late Saturday night. She said the child was all alone in a car carrier. “There's ... «EMS1.com, Jul 15»
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DIZZY DEAN: Fort Oglethorpe Braves finish third at state
And in Sandy Springs, the Druid Hill Red Devils captured the 11-year-old sanctioned state crown with a win over the Buckhead Bucks. «Rome News-Tribune, Jul 15»
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Shooting At University Of Maryland Leaves 3 Dead: Baltimore Police
... crime scene with tape at the scene of a shooting at the intersection of West North Avenue and Druid Hill Avenue in West Baltimore, Maryland. «International Business Times, Jul 15»
8
New Saturday food market launches in Druid Street
The market takes place on Saturdays in front of the railway arches at the Abbey Street end of Druid Street where several breweries and food ... «London SE1, Jul 15»
9
Spiritual Buffets and the Value of Traditions
I didn't have to figure out how to be a Druid – I followed the OBOD roadmap. Alternatively, I could have followed the ADF roadmap, or the AODA ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
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Homicide is first in Cherry Hill in more than a year
Officers who were called to the 2300 block of Druid Hill Ave. on a report of a shooting found the man shortly before 11:30 p.m with a gunshot ... «Baltimore Sun, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Druid [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/druid>. Apr 2024 ».
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