DEMIURGE


Meaning of DEMIURGE in English

n. 1 (in the philosophy of Plato) the creator of the universe. 2 (in Gnosticism etc.) a heavenly being subordinate to the Supreme Being. demiurgic adj.

[ eccl.L f. Gk demiourgos craftsman f. demios public f. demos people + -ergos working ]

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