Druid

Pronunciation: /druːɪd/

Definitions of Druid

noun A member of a pre-Christian religious order among the ancient Celts of Gaul, Britain, and Ireland.

Example Sentences

A1 A druid is a type of ancient Celtic priest.

A2 Druids believed in the connection between nature and spirituality.

B1 The druid performed a ritual to honor the changing of the seasons.

B2 In ancient times, druids were highly respected for their wisdom and knowledge.

C1 The druidic tradition has been passed down through generations.

C2 Modern druids often gather in sacred groves to perform ceremonies.

Examples of Druid in a Sentence

formal The Druid was deeply connected to nature and the spiritual world.

informal I heard the Druid is hosting a ceremony in the forest this weekend.

slang That Druid dude is always wearing those flowy robes.

figurative She had a Druid-like ability to communicate with animals and plants.

Grammatical Forms of Druid

• past tense: druided
• plural: Druids
• comparative: more Druid
• superlative: most Druid
• present tense: druids
• future tense: will druid
• perfect tense: have druided
• continuous tense: is druiding
• singular: Druid
• positive degree: Druid
• infinitive: to Druid
• gerund: druiding
• participle: druided

Origin and Evolution of Druid

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Proto-Celtic

Story behind the word: The word 'Druid' is believed to have originated from the Proto-Celtic word *druwits, which means 'oak knowledge'. Druids were ancient Celtic priests and scholars who were associated with oak trees.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'Druid' has come to be associated with the ancient Celtic religious class known for their knowledge of the natural world and their spiritual practices. The word has evolved to represent wisdom, nature reverence, and mystical practices in modern contexts.