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golem

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈɡoʊɫəm// UK //ɡˈəʊləm// golem

n. a creature made of mud or clay that is brought to life by magic. It is often used in stories to represent a powerful but simple being.

n. a creature of Jewish folklore, typically made of clay or mud and animated by a magical inscription. Often used metaphorically to describe a powerful, mindless, or artificial being.


SIMPLE

The golem was created to protect the village from danger.

CONTEXTUAL

In many traditional tales, the golem becomes too powerful for its creator to control, leading to a tragic ending.

COMPLEX

The modern golem has evolved from a simple clay guardian into a complex metaphor for the dangers of creating artificial life without a soul or moral compass.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Hebrew גולם \ גֹּלֶם (gólem).

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