daimon

August 7, 2025, 10:51 PM

Etymology

A modern romanization of Ancient Greek δαίμων (daímōn, “the one who divides, dispenser, tutelary deity”), intended to distinguish its ancient Greek sense from later conceptions of demons. Compare Ancient Greek Λᾰκεδαίμων (Lăkedaímōn, “Laconian dispenser”).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈdʌɪməʊn/
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• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈdaɪˌmoʊn/
• Hyphenation: dai‧mon

Noun

daimon (plural daimons or daimones)

1. Synonym of demon, particularly as

1. (Greek mythology) A tutelary deity or spirit that watches over a person or place.

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Derived terms

• daimonic
• daimonology

Related terms

• agathodaimon
• daimonian
• eudaimon
• kakodaimon

Translations

tutelary deity — seetutelary deity

Anagrams

• Amidon, Imonda, domain, domina