theurgy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of magic designed to allow for worship or conjuration of, or communication with spirits or deities.
  2. A supernatural intervention in human affairs.

Pronunciation

/ˈθiːˌɜː.d͡ʒi/ /ˈθiːˌɝ.d͡ʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Eleanorrrrrrrrrr-theurgy.wav

Word forms

theurgy theurgies

Etymology

From Late Latin theūrgia, from Ancient Greek θεουργίᾱ (theourgíā, “sorcery”), from θεός (theós, “god”) + ἔργον (érgon, “work”). By surface analysis, the- + -urgy.

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