DEMIURGE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a subordinate deity, in some philosophies the creator of the universe
Categories: Deity, Divinity, God, Immortal
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🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "demiurge" comes from Proto-Indo-European *wérǵom. It started in Ancient Greek -εργος. Then it appeared in Proto-Indo-European *-yós. Later, people used it in Ancient Greek -ιος. After that, it was Proto-Indo-European *deh₂mos. Over time, it became Ancient Greek δημιουργός. Many other languages have similar words:.
- Latin: dēmiūrgus
- French: démiurge
🧩 Fun Fact
This word's path shows how empires, trade, and scholarship spread vocabulary across continents.