ALCHEMIST - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
one who was versed in the practice of alchemy and who sought an elixir of life and a panacea and an alkahest and the philosopher's stone
Categories: Intellectual, Intellect
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "alchemist" comes from Medieval Latin alchemista, which comes from Old French alquemiste. Many other languages have similar words:
- French: alchimiste
🔗 Related Words
alchemy – A related word in the same word family.
ist – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Many Latin words entered English twice—once through French and once through direct borrowing.