calamist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who causes or encounters calamity or misfortune.

  - "The calamist was known for causing disasters wherever he went."
  - "Despite her best efforts, she could not avoid being a calamist."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with calamist
camelist , palmist , psalmist

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Variants

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calami , calamus , lapsus calami

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Latin word 'calamitas', meaning misfortune or disaster.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'calamist' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. In some cultures, the calamist is believed to be a person who is destined to bring about change, whether it be positive or negative.

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Related Concepts

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1. calamity: A disastrous event or situation, often caused by a natural disaster or human error.

2. misfortune: An unfortunate event or series of events that cause hardship or suffering.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'calamist' is often used to describe a character who brings about misfortune or disaster. In some cases, it may be used to describe a person who is repeatedly the victim of misfortune.

How to Memorize "calamist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person causing destruction and chaos. Visualize the devastation they leave behind.
   - Visualize the word 'calamist' written out in bold letters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'calamist' with disaster or misfortune.
   - Think of a person who always seems to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and causes chaos wherever they go.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in 'Calamist' stands for 'Causing Loss And Misfortune'.

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