hierodule

hi·er·o·dule

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-er-uh-dool, -dyool, hahy-ruh-]
- /ˈhaɪ ər əˌdul, -ˌdyul, ˈhaɪ rə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-er-uh-dool, -dyool, hahy-ruh-]
- /ˈhaɪ ər əˌdul, -ˌdyul, ˈhaɪ rə-/

Definitions of hierodule word

noun hierodule a slave in service in an ancient Greek temple. 1
noun hierodule (historical, chiefly, Ancient Greece) A temple slave, often one performing religious prostitution. 1
noun hierodule (in ancient Greece) a temple slave, esp a sacral prostitute 0
noun hierodule in ancient Greece, a temple slave, dedicated to the service of a god 0
noun hierodule (historical, chiefly Ancient Greece) A temple slave, often one performing religious prostitution. 0

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Origin of hierodule

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < Greek hieródoulos temple slave, equivalent to hieró(n) temple + doúlos slave

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Parts of speech for Hierodule

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hierodule popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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