Word of the Day… not actually daily, but whenever I encounter one I think worth sharing and there are not too many on my landing page. Words have always fascinated me, and I am a fan of all types of word play, especially puns. I have a hard time not looking up a word that I am unfamiliar with or not sure of the definition. I like those authors that stretch me by throwing in unexpected terms.
- Noun: Hierophant
- a priest in ancient Greece, specifically : the chief priest of the Eleusinian mysteries
- Synonyms:
- proponent
- supporter
- advocate
- advocator
- apostle
- paladin
- promoter
- expounder
- white knight
- herald
- champion
- true believer
- tub-thumper
- Usage:
- “One of the enduring mysteries of America is why the citizens of Red states are generally poorer, less educated, and sicker than the citizens of Blue states. To that question, I step up as your hierophant with an answer to this deep mystery that you may not have previously considered..”
- Encountered:
- While reading the following article by Thom Harmann piece shared to me by a friend: Why are Red State Citizens Poorer, Less Educated, & Sicker than Blue State Citizens?
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Thank you for acting as a hierophant for the word, hierophant.