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单词 pharmakos
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Definition of pharmakos in English:

pharmakos

noun ˈfɑːməkɒs
  • A scapegoat; specifically one chosen in ancient Greece to atone for a crime or misfortune.

Origin

Early 20th century. From ancient Greek ϕαρμακός scapegoat from ϕάρμακον medicine, with alteration of accent and gender: the scapegoat representing a personified remedy.

 
 

Definition of pharmakos in US English:

pharmakos

nounˈfɑːməkɒs
  • A scapegoat; specifically one chosen in ancient Greece to atone for a crime or misfortune.

Origin

Early 20th century. From ancient Greek ϕαρμακός scapegoat from ϕάρμακον medicine, with alteration of accent and gender: the scapegoat representing a personified remedy.

 
 
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