immolator

Meanings

• noun

  One who immolates, offers a sacrifice by burning an object or a living being.

  - "The high priest was the immolator in the ancient Roman rituals."
  - "The immolator set the sacrificial animal on the altar and lit the fire."

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Variants

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immolate , immolated , immolates , immolating , immolator , immolators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'immolare' meaning 'to sacrifice by burning'.

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Trivia

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1. The Latin word 'immolare' is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root 'ghem-' meaning 'to make shine' or 'to make bright'.

2. The ancient Greeks had a similar practice called 'thysia', where they offered sacrifices to their gods by burning animals on an altar.

3. The term 'immolator' is also used in modern literature and art to describe a character who makes a self-sacrificing act or offers a significant sacrifice.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sacrifice: An act of offering something valuable, often an animal, to a deity as a sign of reverence or propitiation.

2. Ritual: A set of formal actions or practices performed for religious or other special purposes.

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Culture

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In ancient Roman religion and rituals, the immolator was a priest or a priestess responsible for performing the sacrifice by burning an offering, typically an animal or even a human being. This act was believed to please the gods and ensure their favor.

How to Memorize "immolator"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a priest in ancient Roman attire, performing a sacrifice by burning an animal on an altar.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'immolator' with the concept of a priest or a ritual sacrifice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I-M-M-O-L-A-T-O-R: I - Imaginary, M - Magical, M - Mystical, O - Offering, L - Light, A - Altar, T - Temple, O - Officiator, R - Ritual.

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