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noun
A word or phrase characteristic of the writings of Homer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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noun
The miming of scenes from one of Homer's epics. It was common in Greek- and Roman-era pagan festivals.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
Bias toward one's favorite team.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncountable
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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History
Etymology tree English Homer Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English Homerism From Homer + -ism.
From homer (“a person who is extremely devoted to a favorite team”) + -ism.
