demiurge

noun demi·urge \ˈde-mē-ˌərj\

Definition of DEMIURGE

capitalized

a : a Platonic subordinate deity who fashions the sensible world in the light of eternal ideas

b : a Gnostic subordinate deity who is the creator of the material world

: one that is an autonomous creative force or decisive power

— demi·ur·gic \-jik\ also demi·ur·gi·cal \-ji-kəl\ adjective

Origin of DEMIURGE

Late Latin demiurgus, from Greek dēmiourgos, literally, artisan, one with special skill, from dēmios of the people (from dēmos people) + -ourgos worker (from ergon work) — more at demagogue, work

First Known Use: 1840

Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms

Zen, antinomian, avatar, gnosticism, illuminati, ineffable, karma, koan, mantra

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