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golem Meaning & Definition

/ˈɡəʊ.ləm/

What Does Golem Mean?

Golem is used as a noun meaning A humanoid creature made from clay, animated by magic. The most famous was made by Rabbi Loew in the 16th century to defend the Jews of Prague from a pogrom. It can also mean A humanoid creature made from any previously inanimate matter, such as wood or stone, animated by magic.

Golem: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈɡəʊ.ləm/
Syllables2
Synonymsautomaton and robot
Pluralgolems

Golem Definition (Noun)

  1. A humanoid creature made from clay, animated by magic. The most famous was made by Rabbi Loew in the 16th century to defend the Jews of Prague from a pogrom.
  2. A humanoid creature made from any previously inanimate matter, such as wood or stone, animated by magic.

Noun

  1. A humanoid creature made from clay, animated by magic.
  2. (by extension) A humanoid creature made from any previously inanimate matter, such as wood or stone, animated by magic.

Synonyms of Golem

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Word Forms & Grammar

golem (plural golems)

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Origin of Golem

Borrowed from Hebrew גולם \ גֹּלֶם (gólem).

How to Pronounce Golem

The standard pronunciation of golem is /ˈɡəʊ.ləm/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɡəʊ).

Golem: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is golem?

Golem is a noun.

What is another word for golem?

You can replace golem with words such as automaton and robot. See the full list of golem synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of golem?

The plural of golem is golems.

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