Word of the Day: Demiurge

by Unknown on June 22, 2023

Thursday, June 22, 2023

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Demiurge

noun

1. A being responsible for the creation of the universe.

2. (In Platonic philosophy) The Maker or Creator of the world.

"The fall workshop was being led by a demiurge who wrote all of the plays for the community theater."

"I can't claim to be a demiurge, because nothing would be possible without the amazing team that works with me."

"The city magazine named our new chef as a 'demiurge to watch' in the latest food issue."

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Greek, early 17th century

"Demiurge" comes from the Greek word "dēmiourgós," meaning "skilled worker." In Platonic philosophy, the Demiurge is the deity who created the universe out of raw material. ...