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noun
A member of the legendary people living on an island dominated by the lotus tree, who have forgotten their homes due to the fruits' narcotic and stupefying effect.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Greek
Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences
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Synonyms: Lotophagi
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Someone with a carefree, idyllic life.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
someone indifferent to the busy world
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: stargazer
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: daydreamer, woolgatherer
History
Calque of Ancient Greek Λωτοφάγος (Lōtophágos), described in the epic poem the Odyssey, Book IX.
Across languages
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