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单词 theomachy
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Definition of theomachy in English:

theomachy

nounPlural theomachies θɪˈɒməkiTHēˈäməkē
  • A war or struggle against God or among or against the gods.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I have already pointed out that he definitely rejects the traditional legends of theomachies as derogatory to the divine dignity.

Origin

Late 16th century (denoting fighting against God): from Greek theomakhia, from theos 'god' + -makhia 'fighting'.

Rhymes

Andromache, logomachy
 
 

Definition of theomachy in US English:

theomachy

nounTHēˈäməkē
  • A war or struggle against God or among or against the gods.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I have already pointed out that he definitely rejects the traditional legends of theomachies as derogatory to the divine dignity.

Origin

Late 16th century (denoting fighting against God): from Greek theomakhia, from theos ‘god’ + -makhia ‘fighting’.

 
 
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